Senior Low Observable (LO) Integrated Product Support / Logistics SME

Title: Senior Low Observable (LO) Integrated Product Support / Logistics SME

LCAT: Ops Research Analyst Lvl III (SME)

Location: Crystal City, Va.

Work Arrangement: Remote

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance

Education: Bachelors Degree

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 Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) shall provide senior-level advisory and technical support to the Joint Program Office (JPO) supporting the F-35 enterprise. The SME will serve as a recognized authority in life cycle logistics, integrated product support, sustainment planning, and modernization initiatives associated with fifth-generation Low Observable (LO) aircraft systems.

The SME shall support the Government in developing, evaluating, and implementing product support strategies that enhance aircraft readiness, affordability, maintainability, and mission effectiveness across the worldwide F-35 fleet. The position requires expert knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition and sustainment processes, Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements, and Low Observable sustainment operations.

The SME will support acquisition, sustainment, and future modernization efforts while ensuring alignment with warfighter requirements, operational readiness objectives, and long-term life cycle management strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrated Product Support Leadership
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations regarding all Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements.
• Evaluate and assess sustainment strategies affecting global F-35 fleet readiness and availability.
• Support development, execution, and refinement of product support strategies throughout the system life cycle.
• Provide recommendations to Government leadership regarding sustainment risks, opportunities, and performance improvements.
• Analyze logistics and readiness data to identify trends, capability gaps, and sustainment improvement opportunities.
  Support cross-functional integration among engineering, supply chain, maintenance, operations, acquisition, and modernization stakeholders.
• Low Observable (LO) Sustainment Support
• Provide expertise in the sustainment and lifecycle management of Low Observable systems, structures, coatings, materials, and support processes.
• Assess impacts of modernization initiatives on LO maintenance concepts and sustainment requirements.
• Support development of readiness and sustainment strategies for LO repair capabilities across organizational, intermediate, and depot maintenance levels.
• Advise the Government on best practices for maintaining LO system performance while improving fleet readiness and reducing sustainment costs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, repair methodologies, and sustainment concepts related to fifth-generation aircraft survivability systems.
• Acquisition and Modernization Support
• Support acquisition and modernization initiatives through sustainment planning and logistics integration.
• Assess the logistics impacts of capability enhancements, technology insertions, engineering changes, and block upgrades.
• Participate in technical reviews, program management reviews, milestone activities, and sustainment assessments.
• Support transition planning from development through operational sustainment.
• Strategic Planning and Assessments
• Support development and review of:
  • Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs)
    Product Support Strategies
  • Sustainment Business Case Analyses (BCAs)
  • Independent Logistics Assessments (ILAs)
  • Logistics Health Assessments
  • Readiness Improvement Plans
  • Modernization Sustainment Strategies
  • Develop executive-level recommendations and briefings for senior Government leadership.

Required Qualifications

• LCAT:
  • Level: SME
  • Minimum Experience (Years):15
  • Minimum Education: BA/BS or MA/MS
  • Recent Experience Required (Past 5 Years): 4
  • GS Equivalent: GS 14-15
  • Work Independence: Strategic and expert…