Senior Program Analyst

Company: Serco
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: March 28, 2025

Job Description:

Position DescriptionSerco is excited to continue our support to 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.This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer your DoD Secret clearance.Our Senior Program Analyst, F-35 AV PMO PSM position is located in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, and provides program management direct support to the Air Vehicle (AV) Program Management Office (PMO) Product Support Manager (PSM) within the F-35 Joint Program Office with the purpose to integrate the activities of the F-35 AV PMO PSM team to minimize gaps and seams in program execution. Assure all AV PMO PSM planning is fully integrated with overall program effort and that of other participating services, agencies, and countries as applicable. Monitor and track status on PMO PSM Action Items. Assist in coordination and delivery of information and capabilities briefing for program management reviews and presentations. Develop presentations on program status, accomplishments, and progress to all levels of DoD, JPO Governance Forums, and industry. Provide strategic guidance to produce critical outcomes for program success. Supports the AV PMO PSM and other AV PMO senior leaders on matters internal and external to the AV PMO. This duty requires initiative and the ability to work independently given strategic guidance to produce critical outcomes for program success.The Senior Program Analyst, F-35 AV PMO PSM, will attend Program level briefings and meetings internally and externally as directed by the AV PMO PSM and the Deputy PSM as their designated representative. The Senior Program Analyst shall ensure detailed feedback is provided to each as well as passing along tasking given during the briefing or meeting. When the Integrator cannot resolve an issue, the Senior Program Analyst will develop and recommend courses of action to the AV PMO senior leadership team that will satisfy the Enterprise's critical objectives and priorities. Develop and prepare a variety of correspondence and other documentation (i.e., formal letters, position papers, reports, staff studies, staff summary packages, briefings, charts, bullet background papers, etc.) as tasked by the PMO leadership.This is a Hybrid/Telework position.You will be part of a dynamic team of F-35 JPO Program Managers and Analysts who works 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:

• Assist AV PMO PSM in managing F-35 JPO AV PSM procurements and AV PSM procurement metrics using the Procurement Management Tool (PMT) of the Navy NAVAIR Acquisition Management System (AMS) suite, as well as supporting Procurement Planning Conferences (PPCs).
• Assist AV PMO PSM using PMT to plan, execute, manage procurements, monitor milestones, contract work in progress, and Procurement Initiation Document (PID) packages.
• Assist AV PMO PSM using PMT to support Integrated Product Team (IPT) contract and workload planning, Long Range Acquisition Forecast (LRAF), Planned Future Actions (PFAs), workload planning, bridge contract reporting, procurement planning to execution/award, predictive planning/risk modeling, electronic contract file, records and document management.
• Execution Integration/Management Duties:
  • Ensures tasking, actions and direction flow from the AV workflow to appropriate individuals and organizations, with an understanding of priorities, tone, and intent.
  • Cognizant that Director, Deputy Director, Chief of Staff, and Staff of the AV VS PMO must closely align and function in direct support of the AV VS PMO and that these positions in particular require mutually supportive coordination of combined effort, and therefore must work to affect such interdependent support and activity.
  • Provide Program Status Updates to AV VS PMO Leadership Team, Services, Partners, and F-35 Governance Forums.
  • Understand, report, and mitigate weapon's program risks.
  • Promulgates assigns or arranges for management control techniques and procedures to provide accurate and comprehensive information concerning the status and progress of assigned programs.
  • Synthesizes critical management issues, documentation, and relevant information to support program reviews.
  • Continuous Improvement and Cost Savings/Affordability Initiatives Duties:
    • Formulate and develop innovative support concepts which minimize cost while maintaining aircraft availability.
    • Communication Duties:
      • Communicate and thereby represents the AV PMO PSM, both internally and externally. All actions are performed with the clear and fundamental understanding that these actions are in primary support of the AV PMO PSM and Deputy PSM.
      • Assist in the coordination and delivery of information and capabilities briefing for the program reviews and presentations.
      • Develop presentations on program status, accomplishments, and progress to all levels of DoD, JPO Governance Forums, and industry.
      • Integration Duties:
        • Interfaces with AV PMO leads and report internally as well as directly with the senior staff personnel of offices internal to AV PMO PSM, and also with industry. This interaction is most often a coordinating and collaboration function and not a direct report relationship - the critical purpose of this position is "enabling", "coordinating" and "maximizing" the actions of others to integrate across organization operations and enhance the ability of the AV PMO PSM to conduct analysis and make informed decisions impacting directly on the program. These decisions will have significant development, operational and programmatic impacts for the entire life cycle of the program.
        • Integration between with AV PMO PSM and other JPO functionals (e.g. Security, OSI/PJ) branch teams and AV PMO Senior Staff and Functionals.
        • Represent the Program at meetings, conferences and workshops.
        • Assist in reporting periodic and comprehensive assessments and evaluations of Country program goals and objectives that will provide a basis for long-range planning to improve F-35 Program management.
        • Monitor and track status on PMO and JPO Governance Action Items.
        • Assures that all planning is fully integrated with the overall program Team effort and that of other participating services, agencies, and countries when involved.QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you will have:
          • Ability to obtain/maintain an active Secret Clearance.
          • The ability to provide onsite support at the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) located in Crystal City, VA a minimum of 2-3 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.
          • Master's Degree in Business Management or related discipline
            • Or a Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of program analysis and planning experience (14 years total).
            • Experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management.
            • A minimum of six (6) years out of ten (10) recent work experience related to analysis and planning.
            • At least three (3) years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
            • 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.
            • Knowledge of the FAR for the development of contracts and contract modifications required for the acquisition of logistics supportability products.
            • Demonstrated experience in the program/project status, schedules, and DoD reporting.
            • Demonstrated knowledge of Service and OSD policy and documentation related to PPBE, life-cycle management of military acquisition programs (as specified in the DoD 5000 series), to include DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.2, DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03, and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook.
            • Up to 10% Travel.Additional Desired Skill:
              • Microsoft Offices to include: Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!Company OverviewSerco 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.To review Serco benefits please visit: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.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 .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.
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