Supply Chain Risk Management Analyst

Position Description

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy, Serco has a great opportunity for you!  This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Direct Reporting Program Manager for the Maritime Industrial Base (DRPM MIB).  Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Dixon Hicks, former submarine major command and commanding officer, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dixonhicks/, leads the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) support for this high-performing contractor team supporting NAVSEA.

The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines 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 class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of War.

The acquisition of VIRGINIA Class 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 War.The SSN(X) Office 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.

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for DRPM MIB contract supporting the acquisition of submarines and surface vessels. The DRPM MIB concept unifies once diverse submarine and surface vessel-related activities into a single organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. DRPM MIB provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the Navy’s submarine and surface type commanders.

https://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/mib/Pages/default.aspx

 Our Data Team manages a dynamic mix of in-house development teams and third party tool integration projects to deliver solutions that support the MIB program. We are a new and growing organization looking to implement processes that will grow with us and our customers’ evolving demands.

We are seeking a Supply Chain Risk Management Specialist. This role is a data-driven subject matter expert that provides matrixed support to operational organizations within the MIB. You will provide day-to-day analytic support to assigned customers, gaining a deep understanding of their business processes and data needs. Using that knowledge, you will define requirements, develop user stories, evaluate solution alternatives, and oversee the delivery of analytic tools and data products. You’ll work closely with developers and technical specialists—managing projects from conception through deployment—but you will not need to write code yourself.

A majority of the team is in Washington DC thus you will be required to have an presence in the Washington DC area to provide regular in-person support of the customer as required. Telework is permitted.

If your desire is to make a difference in the construction and sustainment of the US Navy, this position is ideal. This position may be filled remotely/hybrid as you work out of your home or travel to engage with stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Provide analytic support to assigned customers, gaining a deep understanding of their business processes and data needs.
• Translate customer needs into user stories, requirements, and data-solution concepts.
• Conduct analysis of alternatives (AoA) to evaluate solution approaches and recommend the best path forward.
• Manage small-scale projects (typically 2–5 people, lasting a few months) from planning through delivery.
• Collaborate with developers and data engineers to design and test analytic solutions.
• Prepare clear documentation, reports, and presentations that communicate findings and recommendations.
• Support cross-team coordination within the Data Team to share insights, align on standards, and improve processes.
• Maintain awareness of DoD supply-chain and acquisition priorities to ensure analytic work supports mission outcomes.
• Provide program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior level MIB executives as required.
• Work with the MIB team, which is spread across the United States focused on workforce development/marketing, supply chain/sustainment, and technology developments.
• Assist in drafting information papers in response to Congressional inquiries.
• Provide input to Report to Congress regarding MIB spend goals and associated return on investment.
• Travel as required to carry out the duties above.

Qualifications

To be successful in this roll, you will have:

• Ability to obtain a SECRET DoD clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in business, data analytics, supply-chain management, economics, or a related field and 3 years of experience in defense acquisition, logistics, or supply-chain analysis.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with experience preparing professional reports or presentations.
• Proven ability to manage small projects and coordinate across functional teams.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and collaborating via digital tools (Teams, Jira, or similar).
• Experience conducting data analysis and presenting results.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral. You will be interacting with industry and senior leadership.
• Customer-oriented team player focused on mission who is self-motivated, driven and can work independently and remotely.
• Approximately 10% travel.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Familiarity with supply-chain risk management (SCRM) concepts and DoD data systems such as FPDS, SAM.gov, SPRS, PIEE, and DLA data platforms.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical user stories or data specifications.
• Understanding of Agile or Scrum-based delivery methods.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau.

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary for this role is $66,154.44 to $99,232.27, 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: [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.

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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.