F35 Strategic Basing & Beddown Analyst

Paradigm Max Q LLC•Hampton, VA

4d•$100,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Paradigm Max Q is seeking a highly experienced F-35 Strategic Basing & Beddown Analyst to support Air Combat Command Strategic Air Basing Office activities related to F-35A beddown planning, strategic basing, force posture analysis, infrastructure assessments, and readiness integration. The position supports enterprise-level decisions affecting future F-35A operational basing solutions across the Air Force.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Logistics, Engineering, Planning, Business, Operations Research, Military Studies, or related field.
12+ years supporting DoD strategic planning, basing, logistics, infrastructure planning, force posture analysis, or sustainment activities.
Experience conducting complex analytical studies and developing executive recommendations.
Ability to support frequent travel and installation site visits.
Active Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

15+ years supporting Air Force, DoD, or Joint planning organizations.
Experience supporting F-35A beddown, strategic basing, force posture, installation planning, or MILCON initiatives.
Prior ACC, Air Staff, AFIMSC, AFCEC, MAJCOM, JPO, or SPO experience.
PMP, CPL, AICP, Lean Six Sigma, or DAWIA certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior SME supporting F-35A strategic basing and beddown initiatives.
Conduct analyses of candidate beddown locations supporting emerging aircraft capabilities.
Evaluate installation capabilities, mission suitability, infrastructure capacity, and sustainment requirements.
Develop recommendations identifying the most effective and cost-efficient basing solutions.
Plan and participate in on-site installation assessments across the Air Force enterprise.
Assess airfield infrastructure, facilities, maintenance capacity, logistics capabilities, and mission support resources.
Evaluate MILCON requirements and infrastructure investment implications.
Document findings and provide assessment reports for ACC leadership review.
Coordinate with ACC, HAF, SAF, ANGB, MAJCOMs, Wings, JPOs, SPOs, planners, and civil engineers.
Support working groups, governance forums, and executive reviews.
Facilitate enterprise collaboration supporting strategic basing decisions.
Assess impacts of basing decisions on operational readiness and sustainment effectiveness.
Analyze maintenance, supply chain, logistics support, training infrastructure, and personnel considerations.
Identify and mitigate risks affecting future operational capability.