F-35 Life Cycle Logistics Analyst

Position Title: F-35 Life Cycle Logistics Analyst

Location: Arlington, VA

Category: Funded

Schedule (FT/PT): Full-time; 40 hours/week; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Remote Type: On-site

Clearance Required: Secret

Division: Aviation

Program: F-35 Logistics

Contract Duration: Through June 16, 2027

Salary Range: $105,000–$125,000

Travel: Estimated 10–20%

Who is ACT1 Federal?

ACT1 Federal is a 100% employee-owned company supporting critical defense missions through specialized expertise and mission-focused solutions.

Description

ACT1 Federal is seeking an F-35 Life Cycle Logistics Analyst to support F-35 acquisition and sustainment through life cycle logistics planning and execution. This position applies defense industry and program experience to provide the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) with advanced consulting skills and expertise, develops innovative solutions to complex problems, works with limited direction, and mentors—and may supervise—team members.

Responsibilities

• Analyze lifecycle management, product qualification, testing, and production activities and provide subject matter expert recommendations to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and engineers.
• Develop Life Cycle Cost (LCC) and Total Ownership Cost (TOC) Management Plans; review maintenance plans, Logistics Support Analysis records, maintenance tasks, and Level of Repair (LOR) analysis recommendations.
• Apply advanced technical expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Plan and manage cradle-to-grave logistics requirements and Integrated Product Support elements, focusing on life cycle sustainment for avionics systems including EODAS, NextGen EODAS, EOTS, radar, and Electronic Warfare (EW).
• Attend or conduct weekly meetings to collect portfolio updates on development, testing, production, and sustainment issues and initiatives.
• Travel as required to support sensor logistics objectives.

Requirements

• Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• At least five (5) years of experience in acquisition, maintenance planning, logistics support, supportability analysis, operational availability analysis, or resource requirements analysis of DoD aviation systems.
• Experience supporting aviation and aircraft systems.
• Experience in logistics sustainment and life cycle support for global military logistics programs.
• Experience supporting and managing all phases of acquisition logistics.
• Knowledge of military integrated logistics support and maintenance principles, practices, and processes.
• Ability to provide technical program management and individual product support for aircraft systems.
• Ability to plan and orchestrate major logistics sustainment programs at the enterprise level.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Project).
• Ability to travel approximately 10–20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the F-35 program.
• Experience working in a DoD/DoW Acquisition Program Office.
• Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Life Cycle Logistics certifications.
• Master’s degree.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability; voluntary long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Parental leave and military leave
• Education, training, and professional development
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital care coverage
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal resources, and identity protection

ACT1 Federal is a 100% employee-owned company offering rewarding careers, competitive compensation and benefits, and a collaborative culture.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.