F-35 Senior Program Analyst

About Us

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.

Job Summary

The Senior Program Analyst provides senior-level advisory, program management, operational planning, and analytical support to Air Combat Command (ACC) A5F in support of F-35 Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) activities, Advanced Travel Pod (ATP) management, and Alternate Armament Equipment (AAE) integration across the Combat Air Forces (CAF). Working in support of Government leadership, the Senior Program Analyst assists with planning, coordination, assessment, and execution support associated with F-35 force beddowns, operational standups, deployment readiness, capability integration, and sustainment initiatives. The position serves as a trusted advisor to ACC A5F leadership and provides data-driven recommendations to support decision-making across multiple stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) Support: Support ACC A5F in planning, coordinating, and monitoring SATAF activities supporting F-35 beddowns, operational standups, capability expansion initiatives, and mission transitions. Assist in developing activation strategies, implementation plans, milestone schedules, readiness assessments, risk analyses, mitigation strategies, and executive briefings.
• Advanced Travel Pod (ATP) Integration Support: Provide analytical and program management support for ATP planning, forecasting, allocation, lifecycle management, readiness reporting, modernization planning, procurement planning, and deployment support.
• Alternate Armament Equipment (AAE) Support: Provide analytical support for AAE planning, readiness, sustainment, resource management, modernization planning, replacement strategies, and enterprise visibility efforts.
• Operational Readiness and Force Integration Support: Assess readiness impacts associated with site activation activities, ATP availability, and AAE supportability. Analyze operational, logistics, maintenance, infrastructure, and support equipment factors affecting F-35 force generation and readiness.
• Logistics and Sustainment Planning: Analyze logistics, sustainment, deployment, transportation, infrastructure, maintenance, and support equipment requirements supporting fleet expansion and modernization efforts.
• Strategic Planning and Program Analysis: Conduct assessments, studies, trend analyses, evaluations, executive briefings, white papers, staffing packages, issue papers, and decision-support products supporting ACC A5F objectives.
• Stakeholder Coordination Support: Facilitate communication and coordination among Headquarters Air Force, ACC, AFMC, AFSC, the F-35 JPO, Numbered Air Forces, operational wings, Combatant Commands, and industry stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• LCAT: Level: SME
• Minimum Experience (Years): 15
• Minimum Education: BA/BS or MA/MS
• Position: Bachelors degree
• Minimum 15 years supporting Department of War programs
• Recent Experience Required (Past 5 Years): 4
• Experience in military aviation operations, logistics, sustainment, operational planning, force development, program management, or related disciplines
• Experience supporting senior military or civilian leaders; active Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• 20+ years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting ACC, Headquarters Air Force, AFMC, AFSC, or the F-35 JPO
• F-35 beddown, activation, deployment, or sustainment experience
• Masters degree preferred
• PMP, DAWIA, or equivalent certifications desired
• Active T/S clearance.

What Success Looks Like

Success is demonstrated through accurate and actionable analysis, successful support of F-35 site activation and force beddown initiatives, improved visibility and accountability of ATP and AAE resources, early identification and mitigation of readiness risks, high-quality executive products requiring minimal Government rework, and enhanced readiness and mission support capabilities across the F-35 enterprise.

Benefits Statement

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.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Salary Range (DMV Market)

$100,000.00 - $160,000.00