Position Description

Title: F-35 Air Vehicle Sustainment Subject Matter Expert

Reports To: Deputy Director, F-35

Location: Remote

About us

Paradigm Max Q is redefining defense industry support. Founded in 2023, we combine elite talent with advanced analytics to deliver actionable solutions that improve readiness and reduce costs for the government and warfighter.

With rapid growth and operations in 11 U.S. locations, we're driven by performance, innovation, and impact. Our mission: to deliver measurable results that strengthen national defense and empower those who serve.

Join us as we shape the future of defense support.

Job Summary

Paradigm Max Q is seeking a highly experienced F-35 Air Vehicle Sustainment Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the F-35 Air Vehicle Product Support Manager (PSM) and Degrader Action Cell (DAC) leadership. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, and resolving sustainment degraders affecting F-35 air vehicle performance, availability, and readiness.

The SME will apply advanced expertise in Reliability & Maintainability (R&M), supply chain logistics, sustainment analytics, and corrective action planning to develop executable, data-driven solutions in collaboration with government stakeholders and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

A critical responsibility of this role is leading the development, enhancement, and sustainment of the Degrader Action & Resolution Tool (DART) a software platform used to track, manage, and resolve sustainment issues through integrated workflows, analytics, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainment Analysis & Degrader Resolution

• Identify, evaluate, and forecast current and emerging sustainment degraders across F-35 air vehicle systems and components.
• Conduct in-depth R&M, logistics, and supply chain analyses to determine root causes using analytical techniques such as driver trees, performance diagnostics, and trend analysis.
• Develop, prioritize, and deliver Analysis and Resolution Action Plans (ARAPs) aligned with program objectives and operational priorities.

OEM & Supply Chain Coordination

• Assess OEM production, logistics, and sustainment constraints impacting readiness and availability.
• Develop executable recovery and mitigation strategies in coordination with government and industry partners.
• Perform Line of Balance (LOB) and related analyses to support performance recovery and resolution efforts.

Digital Tools & Agile Development

• Lead Agile development sprints supporting the transformation of the Lightning SRR Evaluation Tool into the Degrader Action & Resolution Tool (DART).
• Integrate ARAPs into DART, ensuring accurate workflows, artifacts, traceability, and sustainment throughout the contract period.
• Support continuous improvement, enhancement, and post-deployment sustainment of DART and associated workflows.

Reporting & Stakeholder Support

• Produce high-quality deliverables including technical reports, monthly status reports, expenditure tracking, and trip reports.
• Provide data-driven briefings and recommendations to government leadership, DAC leads, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Deliverables

• Analysis and Resolution Action Plan (ARAP) documentation for each identified sustainment degrader.
• Fully functional and continuously enhanced DART software platform.
• Post-deployment support and sustainment of DART workflows and analytics.
• Monthly, interim, and final reports delivered to government stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Aviation, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline (required).
• Master's degree (preferred).

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting defense sustainment, aviation logistics, or complex DoD acquisition programs.
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, logistics and supply chain analysis, corrective action planning, and sustainment performance improvement.
• Direct experience supporting the F-35 program or comparable advanced weapons system (highly desirable).

Benefits Statement: Paradigm Max Q provides eligible employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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; and company‑paid holidays. The benefits package also includes reimbursement for a Planet Fitness Black Card membership.

EEO Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.