Position Description

Are you passionate about supporting our Warfighters? So are we. Serco is an acronym for “Service Company,” and that is what we do, provide the best services to our DoD customers and fellow citizens every day. Serco is a place you can count on for growth, opportunity, and loyalty. Discover your place in our world. The Senior Systems Engineer will provide multi-disciplinary support to government system acquisition program management offices and will serve as an advisor to government personnel. They will lead working groups and develop engineering solutions to major acquisition program issues. The position will support multiple projects for a variety DoD acquisition program offices, work with senior government personnel on a regular basis, and will frequently be called on to provide briefings and lead large meetings. This is a part-time, hybrid position that is based out of our Northwest Florida office and allows for some remote work supporting out-of-DoD, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers.

In this role you will:

• Provide multi-disciplinary support to government system acquisition program management offices
• Serve as an advisor to government personnel
• Lead working groups and develop engineering solutions to major acquisition program issues
• Support multiple projects for a variety of DoD acquisition program offices
• Work with senior government personnel on a regular basis
• Frequently be called on to provide briefings and lead large meetings

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• An active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Master’s degree in systems engineering
• 10 years broad technical and managerial experience with DoD, including systems engineering analysis in support of major acquisition programs
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily direction
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to travel 10-20%

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Prior experience as a Chief Engineer for USAF Acquisition programs
• Prior Airworthiness experience
• Develop and extend system models using existing requirements, interface documentation, and related design and systems engineering documents
• Prior Experience working with other DoD Stakeholders
• Experience executing alternative/rapid acquisition authorities
• Broad experience with development, coordination and communication of system engineering strategies and recommendations with mid- and senior-level Service and OSD personnel

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.