F35 Strategic Basing & Beddown Analyst

Position Title: F-35 Strategic Basing & Beddown Analyst

Location: Langley AFB, VA (Onsite)

Travel: Required

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance

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.

Position Summary

Paradigm Max Q is seeking a highly experienced F-35 Strategic Basing & Beddown Analyst to support Air Combat Command Strategic Air Basing Office activities related to F-35A beddown planning, strategic basing, force posture analysis, infrastructure assessments, and readiness integration. The position supports enterprise-level decisions affecting future F-35A operational basing solutions across the Air Force.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Basing & Beddown Analysis

• Serve as the senior SME supporting F-35A strategic basing and beddown initiatives.
• Conduct analyses of candidate beddown locations supporting emerging aircraft capabilities.
• Evaluate installation capabilities, mission suitability, infrastructure capacity, and sustainment requirements.
• Develop recommendations identifying the most effective and cost-efficient basing solutions.

Site Assessments & Infrastructure Evaluation

• Plan and participate in on-site installation assessments across the Air Force enterprise.
• Assess airfield infrastructure, facilities, maintenance capacity, logistics capabilities, and mission support resources.
• Evaluate MILCON requirements and infrastructure investment implications.
• Document findings and provide assessment reports for ACC leadership review.

Stakeholder Coordination & Enterprise Integration

• Coordinate with ACC, HAF, SAF, ANGB, MAJCOMs, Wings, JPOs, SPOs, planners, and civil engineers.
• Support working groups, governance forums, and executive reviews.
• Facilitate enterprise collaboration supporting strategic basing decisions.

Readiness & Sustainment Analysis

• Assess impacts of basing decisions on operational readiness and sustainment effectiveness.
• Analyze maintenance, supply chain, logistics support, training infrastructure, and personnel considerations.
• Identify and mitigate risks affecting future operational capability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Logistics, Engineering, Planning, Business, Operations Research, Military Studies, or related field.
• 15+ years supporting DoD strategic planning, basing, logistics, infrastructure planning, force posture analysis, or sustainment activities.
• Experience conducting complex analytical studies and developing executive recommendations.
• Ability to support frequent travel and installation site visits.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years supporting Air Force, DoD, or Joint planning organizations.
• Experience supporting F-35A beddown, strategic basing, force posture, installation planning, or MILCON initiatives.
• Prior ACC, Air Staff, AFIMSC, AFCEC, MAJCOM, JPO, or SPO experience.
• PMP, CPL, AICP, Lean Six Sigma, or DAWIA certification.

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 characteristics protected by applicable law.

Salary Range (DMV Market)

$100,000 annually – $145,000 annually

Location-Based Compensation

Compensation is determined based on the employee's primary work location, applicable labor market, experience, education, certifications, security clearance, and other job-related factors. Candidates working outside the DMV may receive a different salary range consistent with local market conditions and applicable law.