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.
The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is a joint, multi-national program and is the Department of Defense's (DoD) focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems among the United States (U.S.) Air Force (USAF), U.S. Navy (USN), U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), and U.S. allies currently composed of seven (7) cooperative international partners: the United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Canada, Australia, Denmark, and Norway; as well as Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. The F-35 is the next generation strike fighter bringing cutting-edge technologies to the battle-space of the future. The F-35's advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters around the world. The JPO is a product-aligned organization comprised of Program Management Offices (PMOs) designed to deliver five major products across the acquisition lifecycle: Air Vehicle, Propulsion, Combat Data Systems, Training Systems & Simulation, and Maintenance Systems.
Our Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Analyst w/Pilot SME , located at Randolph Air Force Base (AFB), TX, supports the F-35 Training Systems and Simulation Program Management Office (PMO) in the development, delivery, operation, and maintenance of all F-35 training systems, to include all Pilot Training Devices, Maintenance Training Devices, and the
Joint Simulation Environment. The F-35 Training Systems are critical enablers to producing Mission Qualified Pilots and Maintainers while tracking their training status throughout the individuals' career. They are comprised of the Hardware, Software, subsystems, equipment, and reference data required to design, develop, deliver, evaluate, and refine the training provided to F-35 personnel with the necessary capacity and fidelity to enable aircrews to train to the high-end fight.
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:
Pilot and Maintenance Training Devices - assist Training Systems and Simulation PMO in overseeing the development and delivery of all Pilot Training Devices and Maintenance Training Devices, and in exploring future technology solutions that could potentially resolve existing technology limits within the training systems
Pilot and Maintenance Training Courseware - assist Training Systems and Simulation PMO in producing the courseware used for classroom training as a supplement to the Pilot and Maintenance Training Devices
Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) - assist Training Systems and Simulation PMO in managing three subsystems as part of the LVC architecture
Verification and Validation - assist Training Systems and Simulation PMO in performing verification and validation as part of the development and acceptance of the Training Products (devices, courseware, training aids, etc.) prior to delivery to the customer
TSS PMO Acquisition Cell and Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Acquisition Support - Facilitate contract actions from requirements gathering through contract award. Recommend contract strategies. Lead IPT/stakeholders through Request for Proposal (RFP) package development and Proposal Evaluation. Communicate TSS PMO needs with the prime contractor. Review and evaluate both RFP and proposal information and make recommendations to the team. Ensure teams meet deadlines to reduce contract lead times. Organize, record and track contract information changes and communications between contractors and the TSS PMO team. Create products and presentations that present information logically and increase team knowledge. Ensure contract status is updated weekly.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
The ability to provide onsite support at the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) located at Randolph AFB, TX 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 Cleearance clearance.
A Master's degree plus 5 years of recent work experience related to international acquisition programs or 10 years of aircraft operational experience.
OR a Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of additional work experience (total of 14 years of experience).
Experience in defense acquisition program management related to weapon systems acquisition and life-cycle management.
Familiarity with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.2, DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03 (International Agreements), and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook.
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 of systems, subsystems, and equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Security Assistance/Security Cooperation (SA/SC) programs to include the understanding of the FMS sales process from case development, implementation, execution, to closure in accordance with the Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM), DoD 5105.38-MX.
Travel up to 25% (CONUS/OCONUS).
Additional desired experience and skills:
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.
Direct operational experience with the F-35 Lightning II Program, including understanding of pilot qualification requirements, mission readiness standards, and combat capability timelines.
Demonstrated experience managing or supporting F-35 pilot throughput , including:
Training pipeline planning and scheduling
Simulator allocation and utilization management
Aircraft availability coordination
Instructor pilot (IP) capacity planning
Student flow optimization from initial qualification through combat-ready status
Working knowledge of F-35 training systems , including Full Mission Simulators (FMS), Distributed Mission Training (DMT), and Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) integration in support of mission qualification.
Experience coordinating training and operational requirements across U.S. Services and Partner Nations to ensure alignment of:
Qualification syllabi
Mission data requirements
Security and releasability constraints
Country-specific operational caveats
Familiarity with NATO theater requirements , coalition force employment concepts, and interoperability standards impacting F-35 mission qualification and multinational operations.
Experience working with international partners to transition pilots from U.S.-based training to in-country operational capability , including beddown planning, site activation support, and initial operational capability (IOC) milestones.
Understanding of force generation models and the relationship between pilot production rates, aircraft delivery schedules, sustainment posture, and combat readiness timelines.
Ability to assess and mitigate throughput risks, including:
Simulator capacity shortfalls
Aircraft downtime
Instructor manning gaps
Training system concurrency challenges
International scheduling constraints
Experience supporting senior operational leadership (Wing, MAJCOM, JPO, or Partner Nation equivalents) with readiness metrics, production forecasting, and risk analysis related to pilot qualification and combat capability.
Knowledge of mission data file (MDF) considerations, theater-specific training requirements, and the impact of evolving threat environments on pilot training syllabi.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across operations, logistics, sustainment, security cooperation, and acquisition communities to synchronize training throughput with overall program execution.
Experience briefing multinational audiences and senior DoD leadership on pilot production status, operational readiness, and international training integration challenges.
Ability to operate effectively in a joint, multinational, high-visibility environment with competing operational priorities and evolving global requirements.
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.
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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
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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. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com .
