Location NAS Pax River
Shift First
Description Pono Aina Management LLC is currently seeking a Future Capabilities Program Support Specialist (FCPS) to join their team. This high-profile and strategic role leads the coordination and project management of all future capability upgrades, spiral developments, and new system integrations for the Royal Australian Air Force's F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets. The position acts as the primary liaison between the Australian Liaison Office, NAVAIR PMA-265, Boeing, and other U.S. industry partners. The successful candidate will ensure that upcoming capability enhancements are effectively planned, tracked, and delivered to meet RAAF's long-term operational and strategic requirements in a complex, multi-year international acquisition environment.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead the technical and business management of complex future capability upgrade programs and increment/system insertions
- Coordinate with PMA-265, Boeing, and other U.S. agencies on contracting timelines, technical data packages, kit deliveries, and associated risks
- Monitor the configuration status and delivery schedules of current and future weapon systems and platform capabilities
- Provide timely advance notification and detailed impact analysis (scope, cost, schedule, and risk) to RAAF stakeholders
- Support RAAF capability roadmap planning and decision-making processes
- Track and manage all future capabilities-related Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Directives (TDs), and program documentation
- Facilitate technical and programmatic meetings, briefings, and working groups with U.S. and Australian stakeholders
- Identify and mitigate program risks, issues, and opportunities affecting future capability delivery
- Develop high-quality briefing materials, program status reports, and decision support documentation for senior leadership
Mandatory Requirements: - U.S. or Australian Citizenship
- Current or ability to obtain a U.S. SECRET clearance (or Australian AGSVA equivalent)
- Significant experience in the operation, maintenance, acquisition, or sustainment of tactical military aircraft (F/A-18 experience highly preferred)
- Strong project management and coordination skills in a defence program setting
Important Requirements: - Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Aviation, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated understanding of U.S. DoD and USN acquisition processes
- Experience with spiral development or incremental capability upgrade programs
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (especially Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
Physical Requirements: - Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Requires the ability to walk short distances.
- Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. the worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Position Future Capabilities Program Support Specialist (FCPS)
Position Requirements Please see the above job description
Salary $110,000-$145,000
Direct Contract/Indirect DepartmentDivision Pono Aina Management LLC
Close DateCreated By Daniel Berg
Number of Openings 1
Number Filled 0
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Hiring Manager(s) Judge Ashmore
Open Date 4/16/2026
This position is currently accepting applications. 
