Training Program Manager (FMS), F-35 Training Systems and Simulation PMO - Serco North America

Serco is excited to continue support to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office. This contract provides program management support in support of the full acquisition life-cycle of the F-35 program, to include development, production, and sustainment.

The Training Program Manager shall provide program management support to the Training Systems and Simulation PMO and their FMS Customers in the development, delivery, operation, and maintenance of all F-35 training systems, to include all Pilot Training Devices, Maintenance Training Devices, and the Joint Simulation Environment. The F-35 Training Systems are critical enablers to producing Mission Qualified Pilots and Maintainers while tracking their training status throughout the individuals’ career. They are comprised of the Hardware, Software, subsystems, equipment, and reference data required to design, develop, deliver, evaluate,and refine the training provided to F-35 personnel with the necessary capacity and fidelity to enable aircrews to train to the high-end fight.

 In this role, you will:

• May have development and budgetary responsibilities.  Provides expertise to F-35 JPO Training systems PMO and International Directiorate (ID) to ensure resolution of issues.  Requires advanced knowledge and understanding of work project(s) and functions.
• May manage small (3-5) and large teams (10-20) of employees. Typically works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. Participates in the development, testing, maintenance and delivery of training and educational programs and related materials in support of complex products and/or procedures for a major area or customer.
• Pilot and Maintenance Training Devices – assist Training Systems and
  Simulation PMO in overseeing the development and delivery of all Pilot
  Training Devices and Maintenance Training Devices, and in exploring future
  technology solutions that could potentially resolve existing technology limits
  within the training systems
• Pilot and Maintenance Training Courseware – assist Training Systems and
  Simulation PMO in producing the courseware used for classroom training as
  a supplement to the Pilot and Maintenance Training Devices
•  Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) – assist Training Systems and
  Simulation PMO in managing three subsystems as part of the LVC
  architecture
•  Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) – assist Training Systems and Simulation
  PMO in coordinating with USN, USAF, and the intelligence community to
  produce a government-owned secure environment that combines constructive,
  virtual, hardware-in-the-loop, and anechoic chamber hosted entities while
  accommodating proprietary industry models through government-controlled
  interfaces
• Conducts training sessions and assists in evaluating the effectiveness of training activities. May assist with updating course documentation on a continuous basis to ensure timeliness and relevance. May work with engineering, technical support and manufacturing to ensure that course material reflects current product features.
•  Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field; Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision. 

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• 10 years experience in program management, technical, or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life-cycle management
• The ability to provide on-site support at F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) located in Crystal City, VA no less than 2-days per week, each week. Exact days in office at the JPO must be coordinated with F-35 customer and approved by your Serco manager. (Your onsite days in JPO office including ad hoc meetings may increase to support the needs of the customer.)
• 6 out of 10 years of recent work experience related to the management of training programs.
• Three 3 years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
• Master’s degree in related field or discipline, or bachelor’s degree plus four years of program management, related to weapon systems acquisition and life Cycle Management (total of 14 years).
• Experience with Special Access Programs
• Extensive knowledge of Service Training Execution
• Formal Training Unit instructor experience preferred
• Must have ability to obtain an active secret DOD clearance
• Up to 25% travel

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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