F-35 Senior Product Support Analyst

Paradigm Max Q • Stafford, VA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Paradigm Max Q is redefining defense industry support. Founded in 2023, we combine elite talent with advanced analytics to deliver actionable solutions that improve readiness and reduce costs for the government and warfighter. With rapid growth and operations in 11 U.S. locations, we're driven by performance, innovation, and impact. Our mission: to deliver measurable results that strengthen national defense and empower those who serve. Join us as we shape the future of defense support. The Senior Product Support Analyst provides expert-level support in planning, analyzing, and executing product support and sustainment strategies for complex defense systems, including 5th generation platforms such as the F-35. This role directly supports lifecycle logistics, sustainment planning, and reliability initiatives in alignment with DoD requirements. The analyst will work across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure systems are affordable, supportable, and mission-ready throughout the lifecycle, with a focus on performance-based logistics, readiness, and cost optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in DoD logistics, sustainment, or product support
• Experience supporting major defense acquisition programs (preferably air systems)
• Strong knowledge of DoD product support elements and lifecycle logistics frameworks
• Experience with sustainment data analysis and reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Product Support Strategies (PSS) and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs)
• Support sustainment elements including maintenance planning, supply support, and technical data
• Ensure alignment with DoD 5000 series guidance and product support business case analyses (BCAs)
• Analyze system performance across the lifecycle, identifying sustainment risks and cost drivers
• Support provisioning, sparing analyses, and supply chain optimization
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams to improve system readiness
• Support Reliability Control Boards (RCBs) and failure review processes
• Analyze failure data, trends, and root causes to improve system performance
• Recommend corrective actions to enhance reliability, availability, and maintainability
• Utilize logistics and sustainment data systems to track key performance metrics (e.g., Ao, MTBF, MTTR)
• Develop dashboards, reports, and briefings for leadership and government stakeholders
• Support data-driven decision-making for sustainment improvements
• Interface with government customers, OEMs, and subcontractors
• Support program reviews, audits, and milestone events
• Provide subject matter expertise in sustainment and logistics during planning and execution phases
• Ensure compliance with DoD, USAF, and program-specific sustainment requirements
• Support audits and assessments related to sustainment, logistics, and CUI handling
• Maintain documentation in accordance with contractual and regulatory standards

Benefits

• Paradigm Max Q provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability coverage; a 401(k)-retirement plan; paid time off (PTO) for vacation; and company‑paid holidays.
• The benefits package also includes reimbursement for a Planet Fitness Black Card membership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior