F-Airframe IPT Program Management Analyst – Project Management Analyst

• 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

• 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

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.

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

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

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

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

• Excel
• Share Point
• Power Point
• Process Tracking Tools