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Naval Air Systems Command

F-35 SITE ACTIVATION LEAD - SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER

Arlington County, Virginia, United States

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Role family
Operations
Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$143,913 – $197,200 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
16 Oct 2026

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Summary

You will serve as a F-35 SITE ACTIVATION LEAD - SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER in the F-35 LIGHTNING II JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE (JPO) of PEO FOR JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER.

Duties

  • You will develop and deploy a family of highly common and affordable next-generation strike aircraft to meet operational needs.
  • You will be responsible for overall management, direction, control and integration of all program elements.
  • You will provide executive level direction, strategic program analysis an program management oversight for a high-performing workforce.
  • You will function as the principal management authority for the event-drive program management.
  • You will serve as the Chief of Lightning Site Activation (LSA), providing executive-level direction, strategic program analysis, and program management oversight for a high-performing, cross-functional.
  • You will function as the F-35 JPO's principal management authority for the event-driven program management and integration lifecycle required to introduce, field, and integrate the F-35 weapon system capability.
  • You will develop and deploy a family of highly common and affordable next-generation strike aircraft to meet operational needs.
  • You will direct a multi-disciplinary team of 48 support contractors, government civilians, US military, and foreign partner military personnel executing land and ship site activations worldwide.
  • You will serve as the principal JPO Review Chair for formal Sustainment Readiness Reviews (SRRs), Delta SRRs, and Initial Operational Capability Supportability Reviews.
  • You will manage the technical 35%/65%/95% Design Review pipeline for military construction and ship modifications, ensuring strict ICD-705 alignment for prompt Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) accreditation.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-12/13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Significant professional experience in program management, lifecycle logistics, or a related area. Demonstrated experience leading cross-competency teams to execute complex collaborative projects. Proven ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and support strategic decision-making. Demonstrated experience leading a multi-national team while working with senior leaders, industry partners, and international customers. Demonstrated ability to make educated strategic decisions while managing competing priorities, deconflicting international demands, and delivering results in a complex organizational environment. Knowledge of public-sector management principles, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver executive-level reports, briefings, and recommendations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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