F-35 Mid-Level Configuration Management Analyst

LDSS Corp; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

LDSS Corp in Arlington, VA is seeking a F-35 Mid-Level Configuration Management Analyst to support the JPO DA&A. This hybrid role requires onsite presence in Crystal City at least two days per week and involves governance, documentation, and change-control activities across DoD programs.

Candidates should have 6+ years in program management or analysis, a DoD Secret clearance, and experience with aircraft systems configuration management, variances, and build records.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance is required.
• 6+ years experience in program management, technical or business analysis.
• 3+ years aircraft systems configuration management experience.
• Experience with Major Variance Requests, Engineering Change Proposals or Notices, and manufacturing build records.
• Strong knowledge of DoD configuration management policies and instructions.
• Experience supporting development, production, test and evaluation, or fleet operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and establish configuration management documentation.
• Authorize release of drawings and software configuration changes identified by JPO and cross-functional groups.
• Advise personnel on documentation methods and requirements.
• Implement improvements to response times and overall effectiveness.
• Support the JPO Change Review Board and Configuration Control Board processes.
• Assist International Directorate with National Deputies and partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Associate's degree + 10 years experience

Tools

DoD configuration management

Job description

F-35 Mid-Level Configuration Management Analyst

Department: Contract Delivery

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington/Crystal City

Compensation: $125,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

Company Overview

Established in 2006, LDSS is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in Dayton, Ohio, with 20 years of proven success delivering high-impact solutions and services to federal agencies. LDSS is unwavering in its commitment to quality, collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes that foster long-term success. Our thriving culture is powered by our A.C.T.I.V.E. core values:

• Attitude – Optimistic, hopeful, and forward-thinking
• Compassionate Teamwork – Respectful collaboration through self-awareness and mutual understanding
• Integrity – Acting ethically and transparently while honoring commitments
• Versatility – Adaptive and anticipatory problem-solving
• Excellence – Dedicated to raising the bar of quality and performance

Summary

LDSS is seeking a F-35 Mid-Level Configuration Management Analyst to support the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) Directorate of Acquisition and Affordability (DA&A). This is a hybrid position that requires onsite support in Crystal City, Virginia, no less than two days per week. This role supports configuration management, acquisition activities, business operations, process improvement initiatives, and international partner coordination across the F-35 program. The analyst will facilitate configuration governance, evaluate engineering and program documentation, support change control processes, and ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) policies and procedures. The position requires collaboration with government personnel, international stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to improve operational effectiveness and program execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and establish configuration management documentation
• Authorizing release of drawings and software configuration changes identified by the JPO and other cross-functional groups
• Advising personnel on documentation methods, procedures, and requirements
• Implementing improvements to response times and overall effectiveness
• Support the management and approval of configuration management and data management activities through the JPO Change Review Board (JCRB) and JPO Configuration Control Board (J CCB)
• Assist the International Directorate in supporting National Deputies and their assistants who represent the F-35 Partner nations participating in the program

Education and Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in program management, technical analysis, business analysis, or a related field; OR
• Associate's degree plus four (4) additional years of relevant experience, for a total of ten (10) years of professional experience.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• 6+ years experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline
• 3+ years aircraft systems configuration management experience
• Experience with
  • Major Variance Requests
  • Specification Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests or Proposals
  • Manufacturing Build Records
  • Sustainment as Maintained Records
  • Class I major changes and variances
• Strong experience interpreting and applying DoD configuration management policies, procedures, standards, and instructions
• Demonstrated experience supporting development, production, test and evaluation, sustainment, ancillary equipment, ground support equipment, or fleet operations activities
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Effective communication skills suitable for working with technical teams

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance