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Position Description

Serco is excited to continue our support to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) 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 **Deputy Program Manager (PM) for Digital Engineering and Transformation (DE&T)** , F-35 JPO Air Vehicle (AV) Mission Systems (MS) Program Management Office (PMO), located in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, will provide Technical/Program Management (PM) support to assist the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) AV MS PMO Air & Digital Systems Integration (ADSI) / Digital Engineering & Transformation (DE&T) Branch. The DE&T Branch includes Digital Engineering, Digital Twin & Electronic Design Automation (DT / EDA) as well as the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) / Open Architecture Team with all program management activities for the Branch and applying Digital Engineering & Transformation and MOSA / OSA across all JPO Program Management Offices (PMOs) and Functional Organizations.

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:

+ Support all aspects of F-35 Digital Engineering (DE) including using DE to help the JPO transform its ability to execute more effectively.

+ Assist with all program management activities for the F-35 JPO AV MS PMO Air & Digital Systems Integration (ADSI) / Digital Engineering & Transformation (DE&T) Branch, including all aspects of F-35 Digital Engineering, Digital Twin & Electronic Design Automation (DT / EDA) as well as with the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) / Open Architecture Team.

+ Assist with all program management activities of the DE&T Branch to apply Digital Engineering & Transformation and MOSA / OSA across all JPO Program Management Offices (PMOs) and Functional Organizations.

+ Collaborate closely with JPO engineering functions and other JPO PMOs, working with process and tool details to support emulators in high performance computing environments to accomplish processor accelerated Digital Twin and Model application especially for Electronic Design Automation (EDA) including laboratory and physical venues.

+ Assist with developing the overall MOSA strategy for the JSF Enterprise

+ Assist in developing and maintaining a JPO MOSA Implementation Guide

+ Oversee integration/implementation of all standards (UAI, OMS, FACE, HOST, etc) into the JSF platform and training/maintenance environments as appropriate.

+ Provide oversight of Open Standards conformance verification

+ Assist with development of strategic roadmap

+ Review contracts and other MOSA-related documentation

+ Interface and assist with directing FFRDC support

+ Develop requirements for MOSA implementation in upcoming capabilities and implementation in major enterprise systems and subsystems (e.g., FUSION, EW, ICNI)

+ Assist in developing enterprise training material and coordination of MOSA training events

+ Assist in reviewing, developing new contracts with prime and 3rd party vendors

+ Monitor and collaborate with various Open Standards consortiums to evaluate and monitor SBIRs and RFIs that may be relevant to the JSF

+ Assist with maturing the overall JPO MOSA process

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

+ Active DoD Secret clearance.

+ A Master’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Business Management or related discipline

+ or a Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years additional work experience related to the labor category functional description (14 years total).

+ At least 10 years’ experience in program management, technical, or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management (DoD weapon systems Program Office experience).

+ A minimum of 6 years out of 10 years of recent work experience related to analysis and planning.

+ At least 3 years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).

+ The ability to provide on-site support at F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) located in Crystal City, VA no less than 2-days per week, each week. Exact days in office at the JPO must be coordinated with F-35 customer and approved by your Serco manager. (Your onsite days in JPO office including ad hoc meetings may increase to support the needs of the customer.)

+ Leadership experience in US Service-related military operations or defense acquisition program management related to weapons system acquisition, employment, and life cycle management.

+ Knowledge in 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

+ Experience assisting with task support of acquisitions, financial management, risk management, systems engineering, total ownership cost determination, acquisition coordination, and communications.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of system acquisition to plan, organize, and coordinate critical aspects of the development, production, and deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment to support cost, schedule, performance, risk management and resource allocation activities.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of the system equipment life-cycle phases and the documentation, analyses, and reviews associated with those phases.

+ The ability to travel 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

+ Microsoft Office to include: Outlook,Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

+ Knowledge of Digital Engineering, Digital Twin/Electronic Design Automation (DE/DT/EDA) and MOSA and how to apply it to existing 5 _th_ Gen operational aircraft and new Development.

+ Extensive knowledge of engineering and program management best practices.

+ Knowledge of digital engineering and how to apply it.

+ Airplane and avionics architecture Subject Matter Expertise.

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 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.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] 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 identify 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 ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .

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 [email protected] .

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.

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 the 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 HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized 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 you can buy, 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 that includes counseling conditions

+ Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us .

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. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected] .

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**ID** _71537_

**Recruiting Location : Location** _US-VA-Crystal City_

**Category** _Project/Program Management_

**Position Type** _Full-Time_

**Security Clearance** _Secret_

**Clearance Details** _n/a_

**Telework** _Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position_

**Salary Range/Amount** _$119574.00 - $199291.00_