Program Analyst, F-35 - Crystal City, VA

Serco; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Program Analyst to support the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JPO) in Crystal City, VA. You will manage DA&A functions, coordinate with USAF, and ensure rigorous documentation and configuration management for the F‑35 program lifecycle.

You will attend meetings, analyze configuration data, and develop guidance per AFI, with travel up to 10%. A DoD Secret clearance and relevant defense acquisition experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in international acquisition programs.
• Associates degree and total 10 years of related experience.
• Experience in defense acquisition program management for weapon systems.
• Familiarity with DoD Instructions and IC in AT&L Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Attend and administer F‑35 technical meetings (virtual and site).
• Record and analyze F‑35 configuration data.
• Develop file management guidance per AFI.
• Support CM Government Lead with deliverables.
• Provide detailed documentation management for F‑35.
• Review air system change management docs and track through approval boards.
• Assist Systems Engineer with contractor design docs and coordinate with USAF.
• Support preparation of unclassified and classified briefings to USAF officers.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

Travel up to 10%

Onsite support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

CMPro

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is excited to continue our support for the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JPO). This contract provides program management support in support of the full acquisition lifecycle of the F‑35 program, to include development, production, and sustainment.

Our Program Analyst, located at Crystal City, VA, supports the F‑35 JPO Directorate of Acquisition and Affordability (DA&A). Team members are responsible for providing support in DA&A by managing JPO functions as they relate to business operations, foreign compliance, process improvement, affordability, requirements, and acquisition. The Senior Configuration Manager supports in the management and approval of configuration management/data management by the Joint Capability Requirements Board (JCRB) and the Joint Capability Control Board (JCCB). You will be part of a dynamic team of F‑35 JPO Program Analysts and Program/Project Managers who work closely with the customer and other key F‑35 National Security and Allied stakeholders to deliver quality F‑35 systems.

In This Role, You Will

• Attend and/or administer F‑35 technical meetings (virtual and site meetings).


• Provide data recording and analysis of F‑35 configuration.


• Develop written guidance and procedures for file management in accordance with AFI.


• Provide other deliverables as directed by the CM Government Lead.


• Provides detailed documentation management of the F‑35.


• Review and provide analysis of air system change management to include modifications, action requests (AR), software problem and anomaly report (SPAR), deficiency report (DR) and change requests (CR) and track as they progress through contractor and government approval boards.


• Assist Systems Engineer in the analysis of all contractor provided design documentation. Supports and manages the coordination of these actions with USAF agencies to develop a single service position to the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JSFPO).


• Support preparation of both Unclassified and Classified F‑35 briefings to General Officer level USAF stakeholders as directed by the Government Lead.


• Review and comment on JPO databases to include CMPro. Develop and maintain file management system for historical tracking in accordance with AFI.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• The ability to provide onsite support at the F‑35 Joint Program Office (JPO) at Crystal City, VA a minimum of 2 days per week, each week. Onsite days in the JPO office may increase to provide onsite support up to 5 days per week to support the needs of the customer. Exact days in office at the JPO must be coordinated with F‑35 customer and approved by your Serco manager.


• An active DoD Secret Security clearance.


• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 4 years out of 6 years of recent work experience related to international acquisition programs.




• An Associates degree and 4 years of recent work experience related to international acquisition programs. (total of 10 years of work experience).




• Experience in defense acquisition program management related to weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management.


• Familiarity with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.2 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System), DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03 (International Agreements), and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook.


• Demonstrated experience in the development, management and execution of international cooperative projects/programs.


• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of system acquisition to plan, organize, and coordinate critical aspects of the development, production, deployment, and sustainment.


• The ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional Desired Experience And Skills (not Required)

• Experience of creating products and working in Microsoft Office Suite- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel (data types, formulas, and functions in the workbooks), Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft TEAMS.


• Experience in Configuration Management including:




• Experience evaluating Major Variance Requests, Specification Change Notices, Engineering Change Requests/Proposals, Manufacturing Build Records, Sustainment as Maintained Records and other documents.


• Experience in




• Experience in CMPro.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance‑based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work‑life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full‑time employees (part‑time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract


• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds


• Tuition reimbursement program


• Life insurance and disability coverage


• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection


• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits


• Employee Assistance Plan

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer.

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