Paradigm Max Q LLC · 16 hours ago
Senior F-35 Lightning Sustainment Operations SME
Arlington, VA, USA, 22204
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expParadigm Max Q is redefining defense industry support, and they are seeking a highly experienced Senior F-35 Lightning Sustainment Operations SME to support the F-35 JPO. This role focuses on fleet readiness execution, driving enterprise alignment, translating operational priorities into measurable sustainment outcomes, and supporting government decision-making with clear, data-informed recommendations.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead readiness and operations improvement projects in support of enterprise fleet readiness priorities, aligning operational requirements with sustainment execution across the F-35 ecosystem
Develop and staff senior leader products including readiness briefs, decision memoranda, issue papers, read-aheads, and staffing packages for government leadership
Drive cross-functional coordination across JPO, Services, MAJCOMs/Fleet commands, operational units, depots, OEMs, and sustainment partners to improve readiness performance and execution timelines
Analyze readiness drivers and degraders impacting availability and mission capability and translate findings into prioritized actions and decision support
Support fleet readiness governance forums by developing agendas, capturing outcomes, tracking actions, and ensuring follow-through execution across stakeholders
Identify, assess, and communicate enterprise constraints (supply, maintenance, engineering, training, manpower) that impact fleet readiness outcomes
Support development of integrated readiness recovery strategies and coordinated mitigation approaches for high-impact readiness degraders
Coordinate government taskers and suspense-driven staffing actions, ensuring timely responses and high-quality products suitable for senior leader review
Provide stakeholder engagement support, including meeting preparation, capture of key decisions, and development of executive communication products
Support periodic assessments, special studies, and government-directed readiness projects as required
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree (required)
12+ years supporting DoD aviation operations, readiness, sustainment, or enterprise integration roles
Direct F-35 operational experience (pilot, maintainer, squadron operations, operational staff, or comparable experience)
Demonstrated experience within a Command Action Operations Center (CAOC)
Demonstrated experience supporting senior staff-level execution (Pentagon, Service Headquarters, Joint Staff, OSD, MAJCOM, or equivalent)
Proven ability to lead readiness integration across complex organizations and influence outcomes through coordination and execution
Experience translating operational readiness priorities into actionable sustainment initiatives across supply, maintenance, and engineering communities
Strong understanding of readiness drivers, aviation sustainment enterprise execution, and operational impacts
Ability to evaluate readiness performance and communicate trends, risk areas, and recommendations to senior leaders
Strong ability to decompose enterprise readiness challenges into coordinated actions, suspense timelines, and measurable outcomes
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance (required)
Preferred
Master's degree (preferred)
Familiarity with readiness reporting systems, dashboards, and enterprise action tracking tools
DAU Life Cycle Logistics / Program Management
Project Management Professional (PMP)
TS/SCI eligibility (preferred depending on work location and access requirements)
Benefits
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
Company paid holidays
Reimbursement for a Planet Fitness Black Card membership
Company
Paradigm Max Q LLC
Paradigm Max Q is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Arlington, VA.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Trenton Baker
Chief Executive Officer
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