F 35 Fleet Manager and Program Analyst

Paradigm Max Q•Hampton, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Paradigm Max Q is redefining defense industry support. Founded in 2023, we combine elite talent, disciplined execution, and innovative thinking to deliver measurable results that improve readiness and reduce costs for the government and warfighter. As a rapidly growing SDVOSB, we are committed to operational excellence, accountability, and building a high-performing organization that delivers exceptional results for our customers. Our mission is to deliver measurable results that strengthen national defense and empower those who serve. Paradigm Max Q is seeking a highly experienced F-35 Fleet Manager & Program Analyst to support Air Combat Command (ACC/A4) aircraft availability, readiness analysis, and modernization execution. This position focuses on synchronizing requirements, configuration baselines, modification timelines, and sustainment activities to protect combat availability while accelerating modernization across the fleet.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (required)
15+ years supporting DoD aviation readiness, fleet management, sustainment, or program analysis
5+ years supporting the F-35 weapons system
Demonstrated experience operating at MAJCOM, Service Headquarters, Program Office, or equivalent enterprise level
Experience synchronizing modifications, configurations, and depot execution across multiple stakeholders
Familiarity with USAF readiness metrics, FMC/MC reporting, FRACAS, and sustainment data environments
Experience coordinating with the F-35 JPO, prime contractors, depots, and operational units
Proven ability to lead issue resolution forums and influence outcomes across large, matrixed organizations
Strong understanding of aircraft readiness drivers, configuration management, and sustainment execution
Advanced data analysis and visualization capabilities
Ability to translate complex fleet data into actionable insights and senior leader decision support
Proven capability managing enterprise-level dependencies, schedules, and execution risk
High attention to detail with disciplined execution and follow-through
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with readiness dashboards, data visualization platforms, and modeling tools
Familiarity with JMER, FRACAS, RoCCR inputs, and sustainment data systems preferred
Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance (required)
Strong executive-level written and verbal communication skills
High credibility engaging with senior leaders, program offices, and operational units
Ability to lead cross-functional forums and drive issue closure
Self-starter with strong suspense management, accountability, and execution discipline
Comfortable operating in data-intensive, high-tempo, high-visibility environments
Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset centered on improving fleet availability and readiness

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (preferred)
DAU Program Management
DAU Life Cycle Logistics
DAU Business – Cost or Performance Measurement

Responsibilities

Maintain authoritative fleet baseline maps aligning software drops, modification kit installations, hardware configurations, and depot throughput with operational requirements.
Synchronize modernization timelines with sustainment execution to minimize aircraft downtime and protect availability.
Build and maintain fleet readiness dashboards analyzing FMC/MC rates, non-mission capable drivers, modification impacts, and downtime trends.
Perform data analysis to identify systemic readiness degraders, configuration mismatches, and execution risks.
Lead cross-functional issue boards and synchronization forums with ACC/A4, ACC/A5, JPO, prime contractors, depots, and operational units.
Develop risk assessments and Courses of Action (COAs) for senior leaders when modification, sustainment, or configuration conflicts arise.
Align fielding, modification, and retrofit timelines with training, test, and operational demand signals.
Coordinate across the JPO, Lockheed Martin, depots, DLA, and Wing-level stakeholders to maintain a single authoritative source of fleet status and execution truth.
Support enterprise data processing and visualization efforts, including the Joint Modeling Ecosystem Release (JMER) and readiness forecasting tools.
Provide analytical support to RoCCR using historical rates and forward-looking projections.
Develop and maintain USAF metric dashboards including Health of the Fleet, FRACAS, Supply, and Support Equipment performance.
Develop senior leader products including briefs, issue papers, decision support materials, and read-ahead packages.