Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking a highly skilledNon-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Leadwith extensive experience in U.S. Navy acquisition programs, submarine combat control systems, and submarine payload system electronics.

The successful candidate will provide technical and programmatic leadership across a diverse, multidisciplinary team supporting the design, development, integration, certification, testing, and delivery of electronics systems forVirginia-Class and Columbia-Class pre-commissioned payload systems. This position requires demonstrated leadership, strong technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex acquisition and program management challenges in a highly collaborative environment.

Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

This position supports a dynamic team with work locations inWashington, DC; New London, CT; Groton, CT; and Newport, RI. The successful candidate will apply their technical expertise, leadership abilities, and collaborative skills to advance critical Navy missions and support the safety and effectiveness of our Sailors.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate the timely completion of program assignments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and command mission requirements.
• Serve as the primarySystems Integration and Test Lead, overseeing system integration, risk assessment, production, quality assurance, and test activities.
• Develop and implement processes to monitor, measure, and communicate program risks, production performance, system quality, and technical progress.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts involving system specifications, design, development, production, delivery, parts, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies that address identified vulnerabilities and support compliance with applicable Navy, DoD, and program policies.
• Develop and facilitate training, policy guidance, and risk-management approaches to support program execution and organizational objectives.
• Review specialized program documentation and ensure technical and programmatic products are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable standards and requirements.
• Provide clear, concise, and effective oral and written communication to stakeholders at all levels of the submarine manufacturing and acquisition enterprise.
• Serve as a liaison with assessable unit managers and representatives across administrative, engineering, technical, manufacturing, quality, and certification organizations.
• Track, analyze, and report key program metrics, performance indicators, and trends, ensuring emerging issues are identified and addressed through effective corrective action plans.
• Lead and coordinate testing and certification activities for payload systems, ensuring systems meet established technical, performance, quality, and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with government, engineering, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and industry partners to resolve technical and programmatic issues.
• Support program reviews, technical interchange meetings, working groups, and senior leadership briefings.
• Provide technical recommendations and programmatic insight to support informed decision-making and successful system delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Degree requirements may be adjusted based on highly specialized knowledge, directly applicable experience, or demonstrated technical expertise.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experiencesupporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs, submarine electronic systems, or related defense programs.
• Demonstrated experience in program management, technical leadership, systems integration, or a related leadership role.
• Experience with submarine electronics, combat systems, payload systems, or other mission-critical submarine systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, integration, test, certification, risk management, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and managing technical and programmatic documentation.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under short and competing deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to25%of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withSubmarine Combat Control Systems.
• Experience with submarine weapons systems, includingWeapons Launch Consoles, Common Weapon Launchers (CWL), and Tube Control Panels (TCP).
• Experience supporting Virginia-Class or Columbia-Class submarine programs.
• Prior U.S. Navy experience, particularly withinTeam Submarineor aboard operational submarines.
• Experience supporting submarine payload systems and non-propulsion electronics.
• Experience with Navy acquisition processes, requirements development, systems integration, test and evaluation, certification, or fleet introduction.
• Experience working directly with NAVSEA, Team Submarine, Program Executive Offices, shipbuilders, or other Navy acquisition organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of submarine manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, or certification processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex defense acquisition environments.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Technical Leadership:Deep knowledge of submarine electronics and the ability to lead complex systems integration and test efforts.
• Program Management:Proven ability to manage competing priorities, risks, schedules, and deliverables within a complex acquisition environment.
• Systems Thinking:Ability to understand the interaction of hardware, software, systems engineering, production, testing, certification, and operational requirements.
• Risk Management:Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify, assess, communicate, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.
• Communication:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical experts, government leadership, Navy personnel, and industry partners.
• Collaboration:Demonstrated ability to build consensus and drive results across multidisciplinary and organizational boundaries.
• Mission Focus:Commitment to supporting the U.S. Navy's submarine force and delivering safe, reliable, and mission-ready capabilities to the fleet.

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: [email protected].