Position Description

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy- Serco has a great opportunity for you! NAVSEA is changing the face of Navy training across the fleet. The Surface Training Systems (STS) Program Office is the OPNAV single point of contact for strategic program planning, policy, acquisition, life-cycle management, research and development, and technical insertion into all existing and future Navy Surface Training Systems. This position requires work in the office and visit the customer in the Washington Navy Yard on a regular basis. Therefore, flexibility to a hybrid work schedule is required.

This position supports NAVSEA in the acquisition, stand-up and lifecycle support for new combat systems, high-tech trainers for the Navy. Develops and evaluates plans for training systems supporting modernization, new construction acquisition programs. Assesses and recommends the feasibility of proposed approaches to solve problems. Possesses knowledge of AEGIS Weapons Systems and applicable Navy Combat Systems training and operational mission areas and training system requirements.

You will be part of a large team that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams to deliver quality training solutions to the Surface Navy. This team has been recognized by the Navy and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program. Our team takes a customer and employee focus to ensure a positive team working environment.

• Provide program management and training system acquisition support for Surface Training Advanced Virtual Environment Combat Systems (STAVE-CS) training systems as needed.
• Coordinate with training system acquisition stakeholders to support Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) process in support of requirements, development, delivery and sustainment of Surface Training Systems as required by the Department of Defense 5000.2 series and OPNAV instructions for Warfare Chairs.
• Develop and maintain project status briefs, trackers and other project management tools to monitor and report cost, schedule, performance and risk related to a portfolio of STAVE-CS training system acquisition projects.
• Make recommendations for training requirements and advise the Mission Area Chair on defending the requirements to the Surface Expeditionary Warfare Training Committee (SEWTC) and the resource sponsor.
• This position specializes in the planning, acquisition, activation and sustainment of Navy Training Systems and Installations. 
• Develops financials planning and budget forecasts for system acquisition and sustainment. 
• Develops and updates Senior Level PowerPoint Briefings. 

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An Active Secret Clearance at time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree in plus 5-7 years directly relevant work experience.
• In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 10 years applicable work experience.
• 1-3 years Navy Acquisition and/or Program Management experience.
• Experience in Acquisition Program Management and/or Navy Project Management.
• Navy Operational / Navy Training experience and/or Navy DOD Experience.
• Expert level experience with Microsoft applications, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Navy Combat Systems experience.
• Ability to travel 10%

Preferred qualifications:

• Possesses knowledge of AEGIS Weapons Systems and applicable Navy Combat Systems training and operational mission areas and training system requirements. Experience in Acquisition Program Management and/or Navy Project Management.
• Navy Operational / Navy Training experience and/or Navy DOD Experience.
• OPNAV / Pentagon Acquisition Experience.
• Surface Training Systems experience.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

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Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.