F-35 SITE ACTIVATION LEAD - SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER

Summary

You will serve as a F-35 SITE ACTIVATION LEAD - SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER in the F-35 LIGHTNING II JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE (JPO) of PEO FOR JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER.

Duties

• You will develop and deploy a family of highly common and affordable next-generation strike aircraft to meet operational needs.
• You will be responsible for overall management, direction, control and integration of all program elements.
• You will provide executive level direction, strategic program analysis an program management oversight for a high-performing workforce.
• You will function as the principal management authority for the event-drive program management.
• You will serve as the Chief of Lightning Site Activation (LSA), providing executive-level direction, strategic program analysis, and program management oversight for a high-performing, cross-functional.
• You will function as the F-35 JPO's principal management authority for the event-driven program management and integration lifecycle required to introduce, field, and integrate the F-35 weapon system capability.
• You will develop and deploy a family of highly common and affordable next-generation strike aircraft to meet operational needs.
• You will direct a multi-disciplinary team of 48 support contractors, government civilians, US military, and foreign partner military personnel executing land and ship site activations worldwide.
• You will serve as the principal JPO Review Chair for formal Sustainment Readiness Reviews (SRRs), Delta SRRs, and Initial Operational Capability Supportability Reviews.
• You will manage the technical 35%/65%/95% Design Review pipeline for military construction and ship modifications, ensuring strict ICD-705 alignment for prompt Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) accreditation.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-12/13) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Significant professional experience in administration, management, program operations, or a related area. Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, initiatives, or organizational operations. Proven ability to analyze complex issues, develop recommendations, and support strategic decision-making; Demonstrated leadership experience working with senior management, internal stakeholders, and external partners. Strong strategic planning, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a complex organizational environment; Knowledge of public-sector management principles, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making in matters of organizational importance. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level reports, briefings, and recommendations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information For more general information, system requirements and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 09/16/2026. Applications received after 09/16/2026 will generally result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.