F-35 IO Analyst – Hybrid/Remote, ESOP, Secret Clearance

ACT1 Federal; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Short-Term Disability (Company Paid)

Long-Term Disability (Voluntary)

FSA

HSA

401K with match

PTO

Holidays

Military Leave

Education & Development

Additional Voluntary Coverage

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ACT1 Federal is seeking an F-35 Interoperability Analyst in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on IO documentation, NR KPP compliance, and interface analysis for DoD programs. You will serve as the IO SME for F-35 external IO design and related certification activities.

The position requires a SECRET clearance with SAR eligibility, a technical bachelor’s degree, and extensive DoD IO certification experience. Hybrid work and market-competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• 10 years of systems-to-systems interface analysis experience in a DoD context.
• 4 years of processing DoD IO certification documentation (JITC/DoD CIO/JS J6/J8)
• In-depth knowledge of Net Ready KPP and IO certification processes
• Secret clearance with eligibility for SAR

Responsibilities

• Document the planned F-35 external IO design to DoD CIO architectural views and NR KPP/JSF NR KPP certification.
• Lead NR KPP compliance documentation for the external IO design and related standards.
• Develop and maintain the F-35 IO Support Plan (ISP) and related reporting.
• Coordinate IO certification assessments and WSC/MSC testing per JCIDS guidance.
• Review IO-related inputs on requirements documents and PSCNs for proper IO certification integration.
• Provide IO justification docs for Interim Authority To Operate (IATO) approvals/extensions.
• Coordinate joint certification assessments across services/partners for IO designs.
• Maintain IO risk management and provide status updates to ASTRB/ERM boards.
• Analyze IO information exchange DRs and coordinate mitigation procedures.
• Provide IO inputs to the quarterly DAES reporting and IO planning documents

Skills

Systems-to-systems analysis

IO/Net Ready

DoD acquisition processes

Joint/coalition interfaces

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical area

Job description

ACT1 Federal is seeking an F-35 Interoperability Analyst in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on IO documentation, NR KPP compliance, and interface analysis for DoD programs. You will serve as the IO SME for F-35 external IO design and related certification activities.

The position requires a SECRET clearance with SAR eligibility, a technical bachelor’s degree, and extensive DoD IO certification experience. Hybrid work and market-competitive compensation are offered.