Position Description & QualificationsIf you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a great opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors.
Must be able obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.Program Overview:
The Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Program leads the U.S. Navy's effort to revitalize America's shipbuilding and repair capabilities. Established in September 2024, the program strengthens and expands the industrial base that builds and maintains surface ships, aircraft carriers, and submarines vital to national defense.
https://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/sib/Pages/default.aspx
Team Submarine's Submarine Program Offices are responsible for:
The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
The acquisition of VIRGINIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy's newest class of nuclear attack submarines. The program is a major defense acquisition program with a total life cycle cost of approximately $336B. Additionally, successful improvement of the Class' capabilities is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
The SSN(X) Office is responsible for the acquisition and design of the future fast attack submarine and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the future submarine. The future Attack Submarine will be designed to retain multi-mission capability and sustain combat presence in denied waters with a focus on greater speed, stealth, horizontal payloads and salvo rates.
Serco supports the US Navy as prime for SHAPM contract supporting the acquisition of submarines and surface vessels.
Serco-NA is seeking a motivated Production and Repair Robotic - Project Manager to provide help to the SIB Advance Manufacturing (AM) Team. Our Advance Manufacturing Team leverages existing technology to include artificial intelligence/machine learning, robotics, Industry 4.0, advance Non-destructive (NDT) testing, lasers, and a myriad of other technologies to apply withing the Submarine Industrial Base. You will perform intermediate mission support tasks, assist in strategic planning, and provide insights to optimize mission operations. This position will be filled remotely within the continental United States and may be divided into regions depending upon location of the individual and/or expertise. You will work out of your home or travel to engage with suppliers. If your desire is to make a difference in the construction and sustainment of the US Submarine Industrial Base, this position is ideal.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate and accelerate the identification, evaluation, acquisition, and deployment of advanced production and repair technologies across the submarine industrial base.
- Manage end-to-end technology integration projects that transition emerging capabilities from validated demonstrations and pilot programs into safe, effective, and sustainable operations.
- Conduct program analysis and performance monitoring.
- Serve as a primary interface between a wide variety of partners including internal government stakeholders (public shipyards, trident refit facilities, program offices, technical subject matter experts, etc.) and external private industry partners that range from shipbuilders to suppliers to innovative technology providers.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication and coordination activities.
- Drive the integration of these new capabilities to ultimately reduce schedule and improve man hour capacity across submarine construction, maintenance, and sustainment activities.
- Conduct risk assessment and manage mitigation strategies.
- Align capabilities with high-priority production and repair challenges, reduce labor-intensive work, improve workforce productivity, and enhance quality as well as safety.
- Develop repeatable deployment approaches to transition successful demonstrations into production or maintenance ready capabilities.
- Provide operational planning and execution support.
- Proactive mindset geared toward identifying and implementing automation to modernize legacy maintenance workflows.
- Coordinate with industry partners, integrators and government stakeholders to align deployment and adoption with program goals.
- Document and refine mission requirements.
- Oversee documentation and reporting activities.
- Work with the SIB team which is spread across the United States and is focused on workforce development/marketing, supply chain/sustainment, and technology developments.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Must be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for consideration.
- Bachelor's degree required with minimum 10 years of related experience.
- Direct experience working with or supporting U.S. Navy public shipyards or private entity defense shipyards.
- Prior military service in the United States Navy, with specific preference for submarine service veterans preferred but not required.
- Participation in major submarine overhauls or return-to-service activities.
- Direct exposure to or experience investigating and implementing industrial robotics, automated manufacturing systems, etc.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills. Experience preparing statements of work, schedules, deliverables, performance measures, and more.
- Experience/knowledge of the maritime/submarine industrial base is a plus, although not necessary.
- Strong expertise in mission support processes.
- Supporting submarine acquisition, maintenance, maritime industry, or operations is a plus.
- Proficiency in communication and stakeholder management, both written and oral. You will be interacting with industry and senior leadership.
- Customer-oriented team player focused on mission, who is self-motivated and driven and who can work remotely.
- Proven ability to work independently and in a team.
- Approximately 10% travel but could be more.
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!
