Senior Low Observable (LO) Integrated Product Support / Logistics SME

Paradigm Max Q•Arlington, VA

17h•Remote

About The Position

The Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides senior-level advisory and technical support to the Joint Program Office (JPO) supporting the F-35 enterprise. The SME serves as an authority in life cycle logistics, integrated product support, sustainment planning, and modernization initiatives associated with fifth-generation Low Observable (LO) aircraft systems. The role supports the Government in developing, evaluating, and implementing product support strategies that enhance aircraft readiness, affordability, maintainability, and mission effectiveness across the worldwide F-35 fleet. The position requires expert knowledge of Department of Defense acquisition and sustainment processes, Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements, and Low Observable sustainment operations. The SME supports acquisition, sustainment, and future modernization efforts while aligning work with warfighter requirements, operational readiness objectives, and long-term life cycle management strategies. The position is remote, based in the Crystal City, Virginia location, and requires an active Secret clearance. Success is measured by the ability to influence and improve sustainment outcomes across the global F-35 enterprise while serving as a trusted advisor to Government leadership. The successful candidate proactively identifies risks, develops actionable solutions, and integrates logistics, sustainment, engineering, and operational considerations to improve aircraft readiness and long-term affordability.

Requirements

At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in defense logistics, sustainment, lifecycle logistics, product support management, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience supporting military aircraft sustainment programs.
Experience developing and implementing Integrated Product Support strategies.
Experience supporting executive-level decision making within complex defense acquisition and sustainment organizations.
Experience developing briefings, assessments, plans, and strategic recommendations.
Active Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree; the posting lists BA/BS or MA/MS as the minimum education for the LCAT.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related discipline.
DAWIA/Back-to-Basics Life Cycle Logistics certification or equivalent.
Former military logistics, maintenance, or sustainment experience.
Experience within a Program Executive Office (PEO), Joint Program Office (JPO), Service Headquarters, SYSCOM, NAVAIR, AFLCMC, or equivalent organization.
Experience supporting Low Observable aircraft programs.
Experience with F-35 sustainment and global support operations.
Experience with sustainment planning for modernization initiatives and capability upgrades.

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance and recommendations regarding all Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements.
Evaluate and assess sustainment strategies affecting global F-35 fleet readiness and availability.
Support development, execution, and refinement of product support strategies throughout the system life cycle.
Recommend sustainment risk mitigations, opportunities, and performance improvements to Government leadership.
Analyze logistics and readiness data to identify trends, capability gaps, and sustainment improvement opportunities.
Support cross-functional integration among engineering, supply chain, maintenance, operations, acquisition, and modernization stakeholders.
Provide expertise in sustainment and lifecycle management of Low Observable systems, structures, coatings, materials, and support processes.
Assess modernization impacts on Low Observable maintenance concepts and sustainment requirements.
Support development of readiness and sustainment strategies for Low Observable repair capabilities at organizational, intermediate, and depot maintenance levels.
Advise the Government on practices for maintaining Low Observable system performance while improving fleet readiness and reducing sustainment costs.
Evaluate emerging technologies, repair methodologies, and sustainment concepts related to fifth-generation aircraft survivability systems.
Support acquisition and modernization initiatives through sustainment planning and logistics integration.
Assess logistics impacts of capability enhancements, technology insertions, engineering changes, and block upgrades.
Participate in technical reviews, program management reviews, milestone activities, and sustainment assessments.
Support transition planning from development through operational sustainment.
Support development and review of Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Product Support Strategies, Sustainment Business Case Analyses (BCAs), Independent Logistics Assessments (ILAs), Logistics Health Assessments, Readiness Improvement Plans, and Modernization Sustainment Strategies.
Develop executive-level recommendations and briefings for senior Government leadership.