Senior Acquisition Logistics SME

Position Description

Passionate about supporting our Armed Services?  We are too.  Serco is an acronym for “Service Company”, and that is what we do, provide the best services to our 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. 

As a Senior Acquisition Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will belong to and/or manage collaborative teams providing multi-disciplinary support to government and industry.  You'll serve as a senior advisor to government and industry personnel providing a blend of operational, program management and acquisition expertise. The ideal applicant is versatile, with a broad background and demonstrated ability to produce quality work. Must be comfortable in a challenging, collaborative, multi-tasking, dynamic, high-tempo, deadline-intensive environment with a flexible work schedule supporting multiple customers. 

You will be responsible for providing acquisition logistics management support services to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of acquisition services in support of the customer’s mission.

In this role you will:

• Provide leadership, analytical support, and tactical level subject matter expertise to logistics initiatives• Provide support to customers in reviewing and updating DoD product support policies• Provide inputs for high level strategic planning, policy/process/procedures development, business process improvements, and review of compliance and development of overall performance standards • Provide briefing, review, and facilitation support for customer meetings and workshops• Support customer workshops and decision support sessions• Provide subject matter expertise during proposal development• Provide insights to readiness requirements and reporting procedures

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline 
• 12 years of related acquisition logistics experience, at least 2 years in a leadership position
• Functional expertise in life cycle logistics
• Experience with weapon system sustainment planning and execution, product support management, sustaining engineering and depot maintenance planning
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management at the wholesale level and/or retail level
• Knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and required sustainment planning during each phase
• Ability to lead a collaborative team in completing complex projects
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills for Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired skills:

• Technical or business-related Master’s Degree
• Clear understanding of the DoD acquisition and sustainment organizations at the headquarters, MAJCOM and field levels 
• Familiarity with the DoD’s Integrated Product Support Element structure and definitions
• DOD Acquisition Certification (DAWIA) Level III for Life Cycle Logistics
• Familiarity and application of the DoD Product Support Business Case Analysis Process/Guidance and the DoD Independent Logistics Assessment Process/Guidance
• Familiarity with the requirements of the DoD Product Support Managers Guidebook and the process for developing Life Cycle Sustainment Plans
• Experience working with Microsoft Access, Project, and Visio

If you are interested in supporting and working with our passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

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.