Senior Risk Program Manager, Air Vehicle PMO, F-35 JPO

Position Description & Qualifications Serco has a new Senior Risk Program Manager position available now in Arlington, VA with the F‑35 Joint Program Office (JPO). Our Senior Risk Program Manager (PM), located at Crystal City, VA, supports the F‑35 Air Vehicle (AV) Program Management Office (PMO) providing lifecycle cost, schedule, and performance of aircraft, avionics, sensors, weapons integration, and modifications in the F‑35 Lightning II Enterprise. The PM supports AV PMO in delivering 5th Generation tactical aircraft to U.S. Services, Partners, and FMS customers. Responsibilities As the Senior Risk PM to support Air Vehicle, serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Production Execution Group in all areas of program risk management. Support Air Vehicle, Vehicle Systems, and Mission Systems PMOs with Program Executive Officer (PEO)-level risk management activities and boards. Assist in the development, drafting, and revision of the Joint Program Office (JPO) Risk Management Plan. Facilitate and implement Risk Management Tool (RMT) training across the F‑35 JPO enterprise. Support and participate as the Risk Management SME in the JRWG, a monthly joint Government and industry risk forum, and the quarterly Joint Executive Risk and Opportunity Management Board (EROMB), including preparation and delivery of senior leadership briefings. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior-level leadership and engage collaboratively with Government, industry, and cross‑functional stakeholders. Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience briefing complex risk issues, mitigation strategies, and program impacts to executive-level audiences. Review and assess program documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans and related acquisition/program management artifacts, to support risk identification, analysis, and mitigation efforts. Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders to facilitate risk-informed decision-making within a complex acquisition environment. As a Senior Risk PM to support Air Vehicle (AV) Mission Systems (MS) in these areas: F‑35 Block 4 Modernization – assist AV PMO in providing airborne systems capable of operating effectively in highly contested battle spaces now and in the foreseeable future. Specialized Engineering – assist AV PMO in ensuring that the AV meets the approved design requirements. Weapons – assist AV PMO in providing lifecycle management of unique aircraft hardware that allow for carriage and employment of weapons; coordinate across the F‑35 enterprise and external weapons programs to ensure necessary designs are implemented across the Air System to permit the effective employment of weapons. Digital Systems - assist AV PMO in providing program management and life cycle support in the development and fielding of Digital Core, Digital Infrastructure, Software Development, Digital Engineering, and Cybersecurity initiatives. Air System Integration - assist the AV PMO in life cycle management and support for the development, integration, and test of capabilities contained and fielded as an Air System Configuration. As a Risk PM to support AV Vehicle Systems (VS) in these areas: Air Vehicle, Air Vehicle Support Equipment, Pilot Flight Equipment, Ancillary Mission Equipment, Tooling and Test Equipment, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources, Initial Spares, Helmet Mounted Display System, and Lightning Support Team. Qualifications The ability to provide onsite support at the F‑35 Joint Program Office (JPO) located in Crystal City, VA a minimum of three days per week; onsite days may increase to up to five days per week based on customer needs. An active DoD Secret security clearance. A Master's Degree in Science, Engineering, Business Management or related discipline and ten years of experience in program management, technical, or business analysis in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management; a minimum of six years of recent work experience related to analysis and planning. OR a Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Business Management or related discipline and twelve years of experience in program management, technical, or business analysis in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management; a minimum of eight years of recent work experience related to analysis and planning. At least three years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP). Leadership experience in U.S. Service-related military operations or defense acquisition program management related to weapons system acquisition, employment and life cycle management. Knowledge of DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.2, DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03, and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook. Provide subject matter expertise to support the F‑35 program in delivering the weapons system. Assist 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. Demonstrated knowledge of the system equipment life-cycle phases and the documentation, analyses, and reviews associated. Ability to travel up to 10%. Desired Experience and Skills Experienced in DoD risk policy and processes. Experience in creating products and working in Microsoft Office Suite – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Experience utilizing and facilitating or conducting the Air Force Risk Management Tool (RMT) training and supporting enterprise-wide risk management implementation efforts. Demonstrated experience participating in joint Government and industry working groups, executive boards, or integrated product teams. Pay Transparency Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance. Benefits 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 and disability insurance 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Serco