F-35 Program Risk Manager, F-35 JPO Directorate of Acquisition & Integration (Hybrid Telework)

Serco - Arlington, VA

Part-time - Senior

Arlington, VA

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The F-35 JPO Program Risk Manager (Senior Program Manager) at Serco is responsible for coordinating risk management activities for the F-35 Joint Program Office. This role involves providing analytical, technical, and administrative support to ensure effective risk management throughout the acquisition lifecycle of the F-35 program. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and the ability to maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Directly support the JPO Risk Management function for overall coordination of activities supporting F-35 Program Risk management.
• Provide recommended changes and updates to the JPO Joint Risk Management Plan, processes, and/or instructions for the F-35 Program.
• Review and make recommendations concerning the Prime Contractor's Risk Management Plan (RMP) to ensure consistency with OSD's guidelines.
• Review and Audit the F-35 Program management databases to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide recommended business processes to improve standardization of risk data.
• Ensure adequate configuration control of the F-35 Risk databases.
• Develop and track overall risks and management metrics as required.
• Coordinate with F-35 JPO Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads to prepare and review presentation material for various risk venues.
• Attend various weekly meetings related to risk management as required.
• Generate and distribute risk data to all PMOs/Functionals/Directorates for awareness and updates.

Requirements

• An active DoD Secret clearance.
• Master's Degree in a relevant discipline or a Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of additional work experience.
• At least ten (10) years' experience in program management, technical, or business analysis discipline related to weapon systems acquisition.
• A minimum of six (6) years of recent work experience related to analysis and planning.
• At least three (3) years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
• Leadership experience in US Service-related military operations or defense acquisition program management.
• Knowledge of DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.2 and related directives.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of system acquisition.
• Experience in financial management and risk management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities