Position Description

If you are interested in supporting the Navy's #1 acquisition program and enjoy a challenging job which requires technical rigor and will build on your current level of expertise, Serco has an immediate opening that is a great opportunity for you! Team Submarine’s Submarine Program Offices are responsible for: The acquisition of the OHIO Class replacement and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the COLUMBIA Class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).The acquisition of New Construction Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of nuclear attack submarines. The program is a major defense acquisition program with a total life cycle cost of approximately $336B. Additionally, successful improvement of the Class' capabilities is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).The SSN(X) Office (PMS 351) is responsible for the acquisition and design of the future fast attack submarine and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the future submarine. The future Attack Submarine will be designed to retain multi-mission capability and sustained combat presence in denied waters with a focus on greater speed, stealth, and horizontal payloads and salvo rates. Len Bunch (www.linkedin.com/in/leonardbunch) leads this team as a Navy veteran. The team has been recognized by the Navy and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.

This Office Manager will be on a dynamic team providing high-level direct support to the Director and Deputy Director of PMS 351.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain calendar and schedule of commitments and remind senior leadership of obligations.
• Coordinates travel and prepares travel documentation in DTS to include expense reports.
• Coordinates visit requests for PMS 351 staff via DISS.
• Format letters per the Navy Correspondence Manual and route them to the DPM and PM
• Maintains Memo Serial Number Log
• Maintains up-to-date personnel contact lists, muster list, emergency contacts, and OSS door and office access list
• Executes, tracks and manages all onboarding tasks for all new personnel reporting to PMS 351.
• Tracking action items and ensure they are complete on time and meets leadership expectation.
• Develops and implements office and organizational administrative policies and procedures including but not limited to development and refinement of SOPs.
• Advises managers and staff on proper company procedures and policies.
• Attend meetings and prepare notes and/or meeting minutes.
• Organize social events as required.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:

•  A Secret Clearance is required for consideration.
• High School diploma with a minimum of 3 years related experience but an associate's degree is desirable. 
• Team-oriented focus with outstanding customer service experience.
• Strong analytical skills along with discretion in performing specified work requirements.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment accepting emergent tasking with little to no supervision and/or direction. 
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively, to build and sustain working relationships with a vast team of diverse professionals.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications to include MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines, work independently and with sufficient knowledge, present projects to senior management.
• Extensive knowledge in preparing, processing, and maintaining complex paperwork and forms.
• Dependability in safeguarding business sensitive information, tracking and delivering time constraint and recurrent tasks using highly sensitive records, information and data received on a constant basis.
• Previous experience providing administrative support to senior/executive level managers is a plus.
• Experience supporting a Navy acquisition program office is preferred.
• Experience in the Navy as a Sailor is a plus!
• 10% travel is required.

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $81,153.39 to $131,873.27; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

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.