Senior Acquisition Management Analyst, F-35 Combat Data Systems (Hybrid), Serco Inc., Dumfries, VA
Serco Inc. -
Dumfries, VA,
US
Senior Acquisition Management Analyst, F-35 Combat Data Systems (Hybrid)
Date Posted: 2024-06-11
Job description
Position Description
Serco is excited to begin support to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office. This contract provides program management support in support of the full acquisition life-cycle of the F-35 program, to include development, production, and sustainment.
This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer your DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Our Senior Acquisition Management Analyst, located in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, supports the F-35 JPO Combat Data Systems Program Management Office in its mission in developing and sustaining the F-35 Mission Planning and Reprogramming Enterprise of infrastructure, tools, and labs that produce mission data to enable Joint air dominance for U.S. Services, Partner Nations, and FMS Customers.
This is a Hybrid/Telework position.
This position applies knowledge and experience in acquisition program management to the F-35 program throughout its life cycle. Our Senior Analyst, as the recognized authority in the advanced principles of acquisition management, leads a team in applying knowledge and expertise in acquisition program management to specified programs throughout their life cycles. Is a recognized authority in the acquisition process and areas relating to acquisition policy matters including acquisition streamlining, integrated systems management, manning, best practices, and lessons learned. Our Senior Analyst provides advanced expertise and innovation in interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. Applies advanced principles, theories, and concepts to the exploration of the subject area, definition of scope, and selection of problems for investigation. Supports the System Program Director at executive levels within the government and other contractor organizations, including major program reviews, inspections, conferences, and other program evaluations and major milestone events. Interacts frequently between the program office, supporting government offices, other contractors, and higher headquarters mid to upper level staff. Is assigned exclusively to support key, critical acquisition programs.
In this role you will:
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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: If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [redacted] or call the HR Service Desk at [redacted], 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 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 A[redacted].
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.
Serco is excited to begin support to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office. This contract provides program management support in support of the full acquisition life-cycle of the F-35 program, to include development, production, and sustainment.
This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer your DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Our Senior Acquisition Management Analyst, located in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, supports the F-35 JPO Combat Data Systems Program Management Office in its mission in developing and sustaining the F-35 Mission Planning and Reprogramming Enterprise of infrastructure, tools, and labs that produce mission data to enable Joint air dominance for U.S. Services, Partner Nations, and FMS Customers.
This is a Hybrid/Telework position.
This position applies knowledge and experience in acquisition program management to the F-35 program throughout its life cycle. Our Senior Analyst, as the recognized authority in the advanced principles of acquisition management, leads a team in applying knowledge and expertise in acquisition program management to specified programs throughout their life cycles. Is a recognized authority in the acquisition process and areas relating to acquisition policy matters including acquisition streamlining, integrated systems management, manning, best practices, and lessons learned. Our Senior Analyst provides advanced expertise and innovation in interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. Applies advanced principles, theories, and concepts to the exploration of the subject area, definition of scope, and selection of problems for investigation. Supports the System Program Director at executive levels within the government and other contractor organizations, including major program reviews, inspections, conferences, and other program evaluations and major milestone events. Interacts frequently between the program office, supporting government offices, other contractors, and higher headquarters mid to upper level staff. Is assigned exclusively to support key, critical acquisition programs.
In this role you will:
- Mission Planning Environment - assist Combat Data Systems PMO in providing Mission Planning tools to operational F-35 squadrons that enable Pilots and Mission Planners to develop and load the F-35 with mission specific information
- Mission Data Reprogramming Tools - assist Combat Data Systems PMO in providing Mission Data Development Tools to operational reprogramming laboratories that enable sensor engineers to use intelligence data to develop Mission Data File Sets (MDFS), which are critical to equipping the F-35 with Aircraft/Airspace Situational Awareness, as well as in performing Combat Identification (CID), enabling weapon Cueing/ Targeting, and managing Electronic Attack (EA) and Countermeasures (Radio Frequency Countermeasures [RFCM] and Infrared Countermeasures [IRCM])
- Verification and Validation Systems - assist Combat Data Systems PMO in providing verification and validation systems to operational reprogramming laboratories that enable operational analysts to test and assure MDFS in a realistic electromagnetic environment that can support the F-35 combat mission
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Ability to obtain/maintain an active Secret Clearance
- 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)
- Six (6) out of the last ten (10) years of recent work experience related to analysis and planning
- Three (3) years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
- The ability to provide onsite 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 adhoc meetings may increase to support the needs of the customer)
- Experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life-cycle management
- Demonstrated knowledge, and/or familiarity with the DoD 5000 acquisition series, Federal and DoD acquisition regulations and Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process
- Demonstrated experience in the program/project status and earned value management
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with DoD reporting tools and major reports
- Up to 10% travel
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: If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [redacted] or call the HR Service Desk at [redacted], 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 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 A[redacted].
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.