Position Description & Qualifications

As the energetic Program Operations Lead in Washington, DC, you will provide direct support to the U.S. Navy Frigate Program Office responsible for the acquisition, construction, testing, delivery, and lifecycle transition of surface combatants.

As a key member of the PMS 410 Program Office Support Team, you will leverage your expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and problem solving to support Program Operations activities across the Navy's frigate program.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Navy while supporting the acquisition and delivery of one of its newest ships.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a cross-functional team supporting Program Operations, including risk management, problem-solving, data management, and data visualization for PMS 410.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, performance metrics, and data-driven reporting tools to support leadership decision making and program visibility.
• Coordinate cross functional teams to resolve complex programmatic issues and drive timely execution of cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Direct the preparations, review, and quality assurance of executive-level reports, briefings, correspondence, and other high-visibility deliverables.
• Monitor program milestones, action items, and contract deliverables while identifying dependencies, bottlenecks, and execution risks.
• Lead business process improvements by developing standardized procedures, governance frameworks, and automated workflow solutions.
• Oversee SharePoint and knowledge management resources to improve information architecture, document management, and collaboration across the organization.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and special projects to improve operational effectiveness and mission outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within three months of hire or an Active/Current DoD security clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree.
  • Additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• 5 years of relevant program office, ship production, or acquisition support experience.
• Strong proficiency in Power Bi and other Power Platforms.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of customer organizations.
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, personnel, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Experience working in a Navy Shipbuilding Program Office or Supervisor of Shipbuilding.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior Navy leadership, government civilians, and industry representatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with customers, stakeholders, and industry personnel, with particular attention to rapid generation of presentations for stakeholder leadership.
• Proficiency in the M365 software suite including Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and technical report writing skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, as needed.

If you are passionate about supporting the U.S. Navy and working within a dedicated Serco team, we encourage you to apply today. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to one of the Navy's highest-priority shipbuilding programs while advancing your professional career.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [redacted].