Serco

Submarine Project Manager - Washington, D.C.

Serco$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DOD Secret Clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5 years of relevant experience with a focus on Navy acquisition and submarine programs
  • Knowledge of Navy program management and acquisition processes
  • Experience interfacing with end item customer and leading projects
  • Willingness to travel at least 10% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main customer liaison for project updates and status meetings
  • Lead program review sessions to evaluate project cost, schedule, and technical performance
  • Support acquisition management planning and execution
  • Manage all contract-related support issues and ensure quality control
  • Assist in budget development for the contract
  • Deliver technical performance within cost and schedule parameters
  • Oversee technical and administrative staff while providing direction on program performance

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Robust vacation and sick leave benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Optional insurance coverages available for purchase
  • Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
  • Employee Assistance Plan
Full Job Description
Position Description & Qualifications

As the Submarine Project Manager on the Team Submarine contract part of the dynamic In-Service team in Washington, D.C., you will provide programmatic support to one of our NAVSEA customers and be expected to bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors. You will have influence every day in managing and supporting a critical need to maintain our submarine force operational and at-sea.

Serco supports the US Navy as a subcontractor for their Team Submarine contract in the maintenance, sustainment, and disposal of in-service submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.

In this role, you will:

  • Be the primary customer contact for all activities, meeting with and updating the customer on project status.
  • Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Provide acquisition management planning and execution support.
  • Be the single point of contact on all contract management support related issues, including required reports and presentations responsible for quality control and timeliness.
  • Provide financial and management support to assist in budget development for the contract.
  • Deliver the technical performance within cost and schedule parameter through completion of the contract.
  • Manage the technical and administrative staff and provide ongoing direction in the performance of the assigned program.
  • Develop and monitor program plan including time and cost estimates, ensuring delivery of project outputs on schedule and within funding.
  • Lead technical discussions for project reviews, including preparing and delivering formal briefings.
  • Participate in company Business Development efforts.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.


To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DOD Secret Clearance
  • US Citizenship
  • A Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field
    • An Associates Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field or A High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field.
  • 5 years of experience (Experience with exposure in the areas of engineering/science management, operations research analysis, financial/cost analysis, as well as an expert level knowledge and experience with Navy acquisition and submarine programs highly preferred)
  • Knowledge and experience with Navy acquisition and submarine programs.
  • Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer.
  • Ability to travel at least 10% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

  • A current or active DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Knowledge of program management, to include the acquisition process, the budgeting process and Navy program execution.
  • Active-duty experience in the Submarine Service.
  • Recent experience in Team Submarine.


If you are ready to take the next step of your career path, submit your application today!

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].

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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