F-35 Deputy Program Manager- Crystal City, VA

Serco is excited to continue our 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.

As our F-35 IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) Deputy Program Manager, located in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, you will be leading a large team of highly skilled professionals providing program management, systems analysis, configuration management, affordability analysis, requirements analysis, acquisition management, and foreign military sales acquisition support. As the Deputy Program Manager, you will be leading our dynamic team providing standardized tools and training to ensure customer success.

You will provide contract management support under this contract. This includes, but is not limited to, the management and oversight of all activities performed by Contractor personnel, including subcontractors, to ensure all Program Management services satisfy the requirements identified in this Statement of Work (SOW) and resulting Task Orders (TOs). You will facilitate communications between the Government and the Contractor's team along with all activities necessary to ensure the accomplishment of timely and effective support, performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the contract. You will assist the Program Manager in all aspects of contract and program management to include sourcing, interviewing, and hiring new staff members.

This position will:

• Work in close coordination and collaboration with the IDIQ Program Manager.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems within the F-35 program management contract support services contract.
• Provide analysis and solution recommendations.
• Expertise and work efforts are focused on the analysis of customer`s business goals, objectives, needs, and the general business environment to solve technical problems.
• Provides support to areas such as product implementation, enhancement, integration, or audits.
• Responsible for oversight of technical resources and operations to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Prepare a variety of supporting materials to include meeting agendas, meeting minutes, PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, In-Progress Reviews (IPRs), and other documents as needed.
• Lead and coordinate meetings with the customer across all organizational levels.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture that enhances confidence, strengthens capabilities, and promotes continuous improvement by prioritizing employee development and well-being through regular, meaningful feedback sessions.
• Enhance new hire engagement and support retention initiatives by guiding new team members in achieving their development goals.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• The ability to provide onsite support at the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) located in Crystal City, VA no less than 2-days per week, each week and may increase up to 5x/week in the office per the needs of the Customer. Exact days in the office will be coordinated with the F-35 IDIQ Program Manager.
• An active DoD Secret security clearance.
  • A United States Citizenship.
• A Masters Degree (Business, Engineering, or Related Discipline).
  • Or a Bachelors Degree with a total of 12 years of work experience related to the labor category.
• 8 years Defense Acquisitions Management experience.
• 4 years managing a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience dealing with DoD reporting tools and major reports.
• Experience with weapon systems, hardware and software, configuration control, test and evaluation, systems integration, and systems supportability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of / experience with implementation of DODI 5000 series.
• Demonstrated ability to work with large and diverse teams and the ability to effectively provide guidance, direction, and supervision in all areas of contracted effort such as program management, systems engineering, major system acquisitions, and financial management.
• The ability to travel up to 10%.
• Key Position Resume approval is required by the Customer.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our personnel across the globe on a passionate, talented, and diverse Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!



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://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com 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.

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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

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/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. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com .