Active Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or related field
7+ years of experience in Navy program support or defense contracting
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across multiple locations
Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes and contract structures
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Strong organizational skills for workload management and travel documentation
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary support team across three geographic sites
Oversee configuration management, data management, and financial analysis tasks
Prepare and maintain shipbuilder multi-year procurement configuration baselines
Support database modernization and ensure compliance with Navy specifications
Engage with stakeholders to resolve technical and programmatic issues
Develop integrated briefings for customer discussions
Coordinate projects impacting the Task and PMS 400D
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-visibility Navy programs
Engagement with a diverse, multidisciplinary team
Potential for professional development and training
Support for travel and logistical coordination
Access to advanced project management tools and methodologies
Full Job Description
Position Description & Qualifications
Task Manager - DDG 51 Program Support
The Serco Task Manager serves as the lead coordinator and integrator for a dispersed team supporting the DDG 51 Program. This role manages configuration and data management functions, class standard equipment oversight, design engineering coordination, and financial analysis activities across multiple locations, including Washington, D.C., Bath, ME, and Pascagoula, MS. The Task Manager ensures alignment with Navy program requirements, oversees cross-functional workload distribution, and supports the resolution of high-visibility technical, contractual, and programmatic issues.
In this role, you will:
Team Leadership & Oversight
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary support team consisting of configuration analysts, data management analysts, information support personnel, class design engineering management staff, and financial analysts located across three geographic sites.
Oversee division tasking for:
Configuration Management (CM)
Data Management (DM) of CDRLs and government Integrated Database Environments (IDEs)
Class Standard Equipment (CSE)
Design Engineering coordination
Financial analysis and trend evaluation
Ensure balanced workload distribution and successful completion of customer-directed priorities.
Technical & Programmatic Coordination
Prepare and maintain shipbuilder multi-year procurement (MYP) configuration baselines.
Develop, interpret, and enforce DD Form 1423 data requirements.
Support database modernization efforts and ensure alignment with ongoing IT/environmental updates.
Maintain Navy oversight of vendor CSE purchase specifications and compliance.
Analyze contract-specific trends in engineering design and financial performance.
Stakeholder Engagement & Issue Resolution
Maintain direct interface with DDG 51 stakeholders and support resolution of technical or programmatic issues.
Assist division leads in addressing high-visibility, complex, or emergent challenges requiring coordinated subject-matter expertise.
Participate in recurring Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings covering CM, DM, CSE, design engineering, and financial topics.
Deliverables, Documentation & Process Improvement
Develop integrated briefings and presentations using input from multiple task areas to support customer discussions and decision-making.
Assist in drafting, updating, and maintaining PMS 400D Instructions to ensure consistent program processes.
Ensure the incorporation of current DoD and Navy Instructions into all relevant deliverables, products, and workflows.
Task & Project Integration
Coordinate projects and initiatives impacting the Task and PMS 400D, ensuring alignment across functional areas.
Provide expertise on DoD contract structures, terminology, standards enforcement, and compliance.
Administrative & Logistical Support
Coordinate quarterly customer-directed travel, including TARs, VARs, and Trip Reports.
Manage badge requests, building access, and account maintenance for team members.
Ensure CACs, NMCI accounts, and associated credentials remain active and updated.
Support cross-program coordination to maintain timely access, communication flow, and overall readiness.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Active Secret security clearance
U.S Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Navy program support, defense contracting, configuration/data management, systems engineering, or related technical fields
Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across distributed locations and coordinating complex technical and programmatic activities
Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, contract structure, DD Form 1423 requirements, CDRLs, and standards enforcement
Proven ability to address high-visibility or complex issues, integrating input from engineering, financial, and configuration/data management domains
Excellent communication, briefing, and stakeholder-coordination skills, including experience preparing integrated briefs and supporting senior-level discussions
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workload balancing, cross-task coordination, account maintenance (CAC/NMCI), access requirements, and travel documentation
Familiarity with Navy and DoD instructions relevant to CM, DM, CSE oversight, program documentation, and deliverables
Ability to travel up to 10%
Additional desired experience and skills:
PMP certification preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field
Experience supporting NAVSEA/PAE Maritime PMS 400D, DDG 51 class programs, or major Navy acquisition program offices
Knowledge of shipbuilder MYP configuration baselines, design engineering workflows, and contract financial trend analysis
Familiarity with NMCI systems, government travel systems (TARs, VARs), and secure facility access processes
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.
