Serco

Program Support Lead - (Washington, D.C.)

Serco$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret security clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-tasking environments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day program operations and administration
  • Assist in job description development, resume review, and interviews
  • Compile, edit, and submit periodic reports
  • Manage timecards and financial documentation
  • Guide professional development for junior personnel
  • Research and analyze topics to provide actionable recommendations
  • Deliver training on submarine operation and related topics as required

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile projects for the US Navy
  • Engagement in vital defense initiatives affecting national security
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced military veterans
  • Professional growth opportunities within a supportive team
  • Contribution to projects having a direct impact on military safety and effectiveness
  • Dynamic team atmosphere fostering innovation and resilience
Full Job Description
Position Description & Qualifications

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy which requires technical rigor and will tap and build on your expertise, Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! The ContractorAssistant Program Manager (Program Support Lead) will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine and the NAVSEA 05Z Program Office. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors in Washington, D.C.!

The NAVSEA 05Z5 Directorate is responsible for the design and development of the COLUMBIA class Integrated Power System that provides power distribution and propulsion for the future ballistic missile submarines, and the design of a new turbine generator for generating all electrical power. They work directly with the shipbuilder for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating all resources required for the design, construction, and Test and Evaluation (T&E) of the future submarine's power system. They are also responsible for all the Turbine Generators for generating electricity for all submarine and CVNs. The future Ballistic Missile Submarine is the nation's top defense priority as the only survivable leg of the nuclear triad.

Len Bunch (www.linkedin.com/in/leonardbunch) leads this team as a Navy veteran. The team has been recognized by the Navy and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.

In this role, you will:
  • Support the PM in the day-to-day operations within the program to include, but not limited to:
    • Job Description development
    • Resume review and interviews
    • Onboarding processes
    • Compiling, editing and submission of weekly, monthly and annual reports
    • Timecard management
    • Financial management
    • Employee recognition
  • Using your experience, provide support, as needed, to all government and contractor support personnel.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in preparing, selecting, organizing, and presenting information concisely.
  • Work well within a time sensitive environment.
  • Professionally develop junior personnel.
  • Research, analyze and provide recommendations on possible courses of action on multiple topics.
  • Provide training, as requested by the customer, to government and contractor support personnel on submarine operation, construction, risk management, and certifications.


To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • A current/active DoD Secret security clearance
    • U.S Citizenship required
  • A Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years of related experience
  • An advanced MS Office skillset to include Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment accepting emergent tasking with little to no supervision and/or direction
  • Able to work both independently and within large team environments
  • Discretion in performing specified work requirements
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with a vast team of diverse professionals
  • Attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines, as well as work independently and with sufficient knowledge to present projects to senior management
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

About Serco

Serco Group plc is a British company providing public services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The company has four divisions: Health, Justice and Immigration, Transport, and Defence, and operates across the UK and Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Serco primarily provides public services to governments, including the operation of prisons and hospitals, defence and aerospace services, and transport services. The company also provides IT and consultancy services to the public sector. Serco has been involved in a number of controversies, including allegations of overcharging the UK government and mismanagement of contracts.
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Size
50,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1988

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