F-35 Airframe IPT Program Management Analyst – Project Management Analyst

Jobtailor; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Program Analyst to support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office in Dayton, OH. The role focuses on cost, schedule, and performance management for the Air System, collaboration with government and contractor teams, and developing auditable policies for DoD processes.

The successful candidate will document procedures, manage ECR/ECP activities, and contribute to readiness reporting in a fast-paced audit-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Provide seasoned program analyst support to the F-35 IPT
• Support government program office personnel in managing OEM cost, schedule, and performance
• Conduct airframe program management tasking for ECRs, ECPs, and testing
• Represent the IPT at planning meetings and PMRs
• Collaborate with government and subcontract stakeholders on shared projects
• Support design and delivery of the three-variant F-35 aircraft for U.S. and partner customers
• Coordinate reliability, maintainability, and supportability requirements
• Mediates industry-government interactions on technology disclosure matters
• Support JPO business processes evaluating OEM performance and options for future requirements
• Participate in Cost Benefit Analysis and Affordability reviews
• Evaluate sustainment and maintenance, repair, or overhaul acquisition logistics options
• Evaluate Tech Insertion Initiatives for DoD infrastructure integration
• Evaluate Support Equipment/ATE requirements for future DoD initiatives
• Train JSFPO members on acquisition-process methods and procedures
• Translate requirements into auditable, enterprise-level policies and process frameworks
• Operate with minimal oversight and travel between Wright-Patterson AFB and other sites

Skills

Program Management

Cost Analysis

Engineering Change Mgmt

Logistics Evaluation

Policy Development

Documentation Quality

Sustainment & Maintenance

Acquisition Logistics

Technology Insertion

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s in related field

Master’s in related field

High School Diploma/equivalent

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Process Tracking Tools

Job description

• Provide seasoned program analyst support to the Airframe Integrated Product Team at the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office
• Support government program office personnel in managing OEM cost, schedule, and performance for the F-35 Air System
• Conduct airframe program management tasking for Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change Proposals, and engineering testing across F-35 variants and airframe subsystems
• Represent the IPT at planning meetings and Program Management Reviews
• Collaborate with government and subcontract stakeholders on shared projects
• Support design and delivery of the three-variant F-35 aircraft for U.S. military, partner-country, and Foreign Military Sales customers
• Coordinate reliability, maintainability, and supportability requirements affecting vehicle design
• Mediate industry-government interactions on technology disclosure matters
• Support F-35 JPO business processes evaluating OEM performance and options for future requirements
• Participate in Cost Benefit Analysis and Affordability Initiative reviews
• Evaluate sustainment and maintenance, repair, or overhaul acquisition logistics options
• Evaluate supportability Technology Insertion Initiatives for integration with DoD infrastructure and systems
• Evaluate Support Equipment/Automated Test Equipment requirements for compliance with future DoD Automated Test Systems initiatives
• Train JSFPO members on acquisition-process methods and procedures
• Translate requirements into comprehensive, auditable, enterprise-level policies and process frameworks
• Operate with minimal oversight and travel between Wright-Patterson AFB meeting locations or other government and contractor sites as required

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Secret/SAP access
• Knowledge of DoD practices, internal controls, or audit requirements
• Ability to document processes, develop policy materials, and support compliance-focused initiatives
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and process tracking tools
• Effective communication skills for briefing, coordination, and collaboration with government stakeholders
• Project Management Analyst IV: 10 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 8 years with Master’s in related field; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 14 years relevant experience
• Project Management Analyst V: 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 13+ years with Master’s in related field; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation quality
• Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled at cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Adaptable and resourceful in a fast-paced, audit-driven environment
• Preferred: Active Secret Clearance or higher
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience in DoD Federal service in acquisitions, logistics, or maintenance
• Preferred: Background in developing SOPs, manuals, internal controls, or enterprise process documentation
• Preferred: Experience in project management, Agile methodologies, or strategic planning roles
• Preferred: Familiarity with sustainment, maintenance, logistics, or readiness reporting
• Preferred: Experience supporting aviation sustainment or DoD logistics systems
• Ability to meet physical requirements for DoD facility and classified workspace access

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in program management and analysis within the DoD environment, focusing on cost, schedule, and performance metrics for complex aerospace projects. Proficient in developing policies, conducting compliance evaluations, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Program Management Experience
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Proficiency with Excel and SharePoint
• Strong Analytical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Program Management
• Cost Analysis
• Engineering Change Management
• Logistics Evaluation
• Policy Development
• Documentation Quality
• Sustainment and Maintenance
• Acquisition Logistics
• Technology Insertion Initiatives
• Automated Test Equipment Compliance

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Proactive Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

• DoD Practices
• Audit Requirements
• Acquisitions
• Logistics
• Aviation Sustainment
• Readiness Reporting
• SOP Development
• Internal Controls
• Enterprise Process Documentation
• Agile Methodologies

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• SharePoint
• PowerPoint
• Process Tracking Tools