Position Description & Qualifications

Join Serco as a mid-level, Post-Delivery (PD) Technical Project Leader. You will lead a team of Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Subject Matter Experts (SME) that are evaluating and managing the delivery of new amphibious ships, auxiliary ships, and landing craft to the fleet and sustaining existing fleet assets.

Our Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation provide critical services to nearly all U.S. Navy ships and craft. You will work closely with government, shipbuilding, industry professionals and other support personnel. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors and marines. We have only one objective: to ensure our clients' mission objectives are achieved with the highest level of capability and assurance, within acceptable timelines, and at the lowest possible cost. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors and marines.

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DoD Secret security clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Lead our PD support team and assist the Government PD Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM).
• Be responsible for managing project(s) and related task orders for customer(s) with a high level of technical expertise.
• Ensure successful execution of all shipboard Alterations (Alts)/Ship Changes (SCs) accomplished by alteration installation teams or any organization that performs the duties or functions of an Alteration and Installation Team (AIT).
• To ensure the AIT adheres to all aspects ofTS9090-310(series) technical specification,ALTERATIONS TO SHIPS ACCOMPLISHED BY ALTERATION INSTALLATION TEAMS, including requirements defined in applicable Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), NAVSEA Standard Items, and Work Specification Items.
• To plan, schedule, and manage accomplishment of alterations during post-delivery (PD) periods, including pre-availability planning efforts, Industrial Post Delivery Availability (IPDA), Post Delivery Availability (PDA), Fitting Out Availability (FOA), Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) and various windows of opportunity (WOO). Coordinate PD events to include Combat Systems Light-Off (CSLO) and Systems Operational Verification Testing (SOVT).
• Business development and budgetary responsibilities:
  • Plan and manage AIT budgets across multiple programs.
  • Conduct cost management through continual cost control and review.
  • Bringing in new AIT work and synergy opportunities.
• Provide expertise to customers to ensure resolution of issues.
  • Provide analysis of shipyard progress data and metrics, and other relevant sources of information to advise clients on current and developing issues. Provide reviews, analysis, studies, documentation, and recommendations for HM&E and C5ISR systems.
  • Provides timely resolution of issues related to the planning, scheduling, and accomplishment of logistically supported Alts/SCs during post-delivery (PD) periods.
  • To manage a team or multiple teams across multiple programs simultaneously performed in different geographical locations.
• Have a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Interface with Ship's Force, NAVSEA, NIWC, and NAVAIR On-Site Installation Coordinators (OSIC's) with the sequencing of system installation and testing. This may include the exchange of critical path scheduling information for prior/concurrent alterations or to resolve integration issues.
• Provide technical and programmatic support. Review and evaluate various system documents, drawings, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) products to ensure accuracy and proper shipboard integration and installation.
• Manage and maintain the AIT database and participate in associated bi-weekly meetings to review and update the status of each planned system installation effort. The AIT database will be utilized to track, coordinate, and provide all information pertaining to the AIT effort (i.e. Technical Data Packages (TDPs), ILS, Plans of Action and Milestone (POA&M), Industrial Support requirements, Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), SOVTs, Point of Contact (POC) information, training requirements, etc.
• Liaison with the planning yard to facilitate approvals of any change documentation or upcoming configuration changes. Work with the planning yard when a new system change is forthcoming to coordinate design/support requirements. Coordinate waterfront Technical Authority (TA) review and approval of any in-process modifications and non-conforming conditions or exceptions as required.
• Support customers in the analysis and improvement of ship construction and repair process policies and procedures.
• Lead and direct the work of others including providing mentorship and technical guidance.
• Ensure requisite AIT Personnel qualifications and training records are complete.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DoD Secret security clearance.
• A United States (U.S.) citizenship.
• A Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, including two years of supervisory experience, with U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard ship construction or ship repair and maintenance is required.
• Detailed knowledge of TS9090-310(series) technical specification, ALTERATIONS TO SHIPS ACCOMPLISHED BY ALTERATION INSTALLATION TEAMS
• Detailed knowledge of compartment and general arrangements, hull and structure design, and machinery arrangements.
• Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) as a design tool.
• Detailed knowledge of applicable laws and regulations that pertain to maritime operations, naval architecture, and Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
• Working knowledge of marine engineering principles to ensure equipment interface within the vessel as a total system.
• Expert knowledge of analytical techniques and ability to adapt study and analytical methods and techniques, interpret findings, and make recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience planning, scheduling, and managing alteration installations during post-delivery (PD) periods.
• Demonstrated experience acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned projects and for supporting new business development by leading or assisting with proposals.
• Demonstrated cost management experience.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing shipyard progress data and metrics.
• Demonstrated experience working with and making recommendations for HM&E and C5ISR systems.
• Ability to operate personal computers and have good knowledge and operational abilities with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility may be required.
  • Some work may occur within an industrial field office, outdoors and/or aboard ship while the ship is undergoing construction, alteration, activation, overhaul, repair, and/or underway trials. Walking and climbing throughout the ship, to accomplish ship checks, may be required. Exposure to high noise levels, uncomfortable temperatures, heights, or other industrial safety conditions will require use of personal protective clothing and equipment.
• Ability to travel to support activities at headquarters, in a shipyard or naval facility, or onboard ship while underway (25%).

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Relevant Amphibious warship and/or craft experience is ideal.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 1990 (DAWIA) certification is desired.
• Experience working within DoD/Navy ACAT I Programs is desired.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!