Action Officer (Submarines) - Washington, D.C.

Position Description

Looking for an opportunity at a place you can have influence and make a difference every day? Then Serco has the right opportunity for you!

As the Program Analyst (Submarines), you will provide programmatic support to one of our NAVSEA customers in the Washington, DC area. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer your Secret clearance.

Serco supports the US Navy as a subcontractor for their Team Submarine contract supporting the sustainment of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.

In this role, you will:

• Directly support the Director for Advanced Sustainment Technology (PMS 396X) and Assistant Program Manager and will be expected to work across the In-Service SSBN (PMS 396), In-Service SSN (PMS 392) and Maritime Industrial Base (MIB). 
• Engage relevant stakeholders to include applicable NAVSEA Technical Warrant Holders and end-users to ensure that investments will be compatible, feasible, and technically acceptable.
• Serve as the primary support for 396X for new sustainment (maintenance) technologies on SSGN/SSBN Ohio class platform. 
• Provide support across various submarine systems areas including Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) and Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems (NPES). 
• Liaise with stakeholders across NAVSEA Organizations and Program Offices, and external stakeholders including the Office of Naval Research, Planning Yard, Public Shipyards and Maintenance facilities, Naval Warfare Centers and commercial partners.
• Prepare coordinated reports, presentations and briefings in support of program actions.
• Analyzes requirements to develop program reporting including specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and evaluation methodology.
• Support studies, surveys, reviews, and/or research projects to evaluate program accomplishments, effectiveness, and/or compliance with meeting specific goals, objectives, rules, and regulations.
• Develop evaluation plans, metrics, procedures, and methodology as a result of studies performed.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support and assist the Government with technical analyses, inquiries, research, testing, data validation for any matters relating to US submarines.
• Maintain applicable Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) as directed/required.
• Interface with stakeholders to identify, assign, and track action items, leveraging initiatives to benefit submarine sustainment support.
• Collect information and provide recommendations to senior decision-makers through well-written documents.
• Communicate with various Program Office representatives within NAVSEA and other Department of Navy organization in supporting PM concerns.
• Coordinate with the technical community and develop white papers and presentations for the Government and the Navy on program status or issues impacting the program.
• Organize and maintain Program tracking files/tools on program status, actions items and issues.
• Support the team in performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide timely and efficient responses for all urgent tasking.
• Ensure program correspondence and deliverables are in accordance with Serco's Quality Assurance Program.

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Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An active or current DoD Secret clearance is required.
• US Citizenship
• A Bachelor's Degree
  • or An Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
  • or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• 8 years of experience (Experience with Navy acquisition and/or In-Service Programs highly preferred)
• Knowledge of current and emerging shipyard maintenance processes, Submarine systems and supporting documentation (e.g. Technical Manuals, Ship System Manuals (SSMs), Maintenance Standards (MSs)), NAVSEA technical authority and shipyard process and procedures. 
• The ability to research, analyze and synthesize data for senior leader review is required. Must be able to communicate effectively and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer, interpersonal and organizational level communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, to include Excel and PowerPoint.
• Written communication skills (e.g., drafting program impact statements and Congressional Appeals)
• Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer.
• Ability to travel at least 10% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Active-Duty experience in submarine service (preferably SSN) is a plus.
• Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal.

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

In compliance with the District of Columbia’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $103,369.11 to $167,973.45, 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected].

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.