Senior F-35 Pilot Training Programs Lead

ADP, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) plans

Professional development reimbursement

Paid time off

10 holidays

Job summary

MBC in Arlington, VA is seeking a senior program manager for the Training Systems and Simulation PMO. On-site role requiring a Top Secret clearance with SAP, 10+ years of experience, and preferred military aircrew background.

You will coordinate F-35 pilot training events, manage contracts and briefs to senior stakeholders, and travel domestically/internationally as required. We offer competitive salary, comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) and professional development opportunities, and generous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a U.S.-accredited institution.
• ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance with SAP.
• 10+ years of relevant experience; strong preference for prior military aircrew experience (pilot or rated aircrew).
• Demonstrated expertise in digital delivery of pilot training products or other aviation training systems.
• Experience working within classified environments and ability to obtain/maintain SAP clearance.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally using a credit card or prepaid debit card as required by MBC and/or clients.
• Attend meetings and provide onsite/in-person support as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead/support enterprise-level planning, coordination, and execution of F-35 Pilot Training events and stakeholder forums.
• Manage programmatic activities including requirement intake, prioritization, scheduling, data calls, and enterprise communication.
• Deliver coordination “cradle-to-grave” for major training conferences, Pilot Training System Review Teams (TSRTs), RSWGs, and TIMs.
• Prepare and present briefs to senior F-35 stakeholder bodies including the LO/CLO Tri-Service Committee, EXCOM (USMC/USN/USAF), Pilot Training Working Group, TSRT, Cooperative Development Partners, and FMS country representatives.
• Facilitate classified/unclassified discussions, approvals, and policy exception requests across SAF/AQLS, SAF/IA, and other authorization agencies.
• Develop and refine Training CONOPS aligned with U.S. Service, Partner, and FMS operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Foreign Disclosure, Exportability, Releasability, NDP, and broader security policies.
• Support creation and coordination of enterprise-wide Training System Classified Directives, Digital Delivery policy, instructions, and memos.
• Oversee all processes for secure digital delivery of training products across classified networks to global F-35 sites.
• Provide technical coordination on device development, production, fielding, sustainment issues, and system integration of Pilot Training Products. Contracting Interface & Analysis
• Review BOEs, support technical evaluations, participate in negotiations, and provide CPAR/IPAR inputs
• Conduct CDRL analysis, compile monthly reporting packages, track metrics, and brief TSS leadership.
• Travel domestically and internationally, provide in-person support at MBC and client sites, and obtain and maintain professional certifications and security clearances as required by MBC and/or clients.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Leadership

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

MBC in Arlington, VA is seeking a senior program manager for the Training Systems and Simulation PMO. On-site role requiring a Top Secret clearance with SAP, 10+ years of experience, and preferred military aircrew background.

You will coordinate F-35 pilot training events, manage contracts and briefs to senior stakeholders, and travel domestically/internationally as required. We offer competitive salary, comprehensive medical plans, 401(k) and professional development opportunities, and generous