Position Description
At Serco, we foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where team members contribute to innovative, high-impact projects for leading government and commercial clients. We provide opportunities to solve complex challenges, improve processes, and utilize the latest technologies to deliver top-tier products and services to our customers. This a Part-Time position is in our Serco Agile Impact workforce and based in Lexington Park, MD, with travel and remote work to support DoD, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers as needed.
As an Acquisition Management and Contracting Professional,you will play a key role as a senior technical leader, providing strategic guidance and expert-level support across a range of Acqusition Management and Contracting capabilities. This role involves managing high-impact projects and advising clients at an executive level. Responsibilities will include planning, executing, and overseeing acquisition programs, as well as organizing, training, and leading a support team. You will frequently engage with senior government officials, deliver briefings, and lead large meetings.
The ideal candidate will have experience in DoD Aircraft and Weapon Systems acquisitions and hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Experience supporting NAVAIR organizations is highly valued. We are looking for a versatile individual with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.This multifaceted role requires a blend of strategic vision, analytical skills, client management expertise, and leadership capabilities, along with a proven track record of achieving successful outcomes for clients.
Key responsibilities include providing acquisition management support to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services aligned with the customer's mission.
In this role you will:
Plan and execute Acquisition Management and Contracting analysis and transformation projects to include proposing, planning,assigning and managing task leads
Lead analysis of Acquisition Management and Contracting efforts to include developing recommendations and final products
Lead the preparation of final products. Lead meeting and workshop preparation and facilitation.
Manage customer relationships throughout the execution of Acquisition Management and Contracting projects
Provide leadership, analytical support, and tactical level subject matter expertise to acquisition and contracting initiatives
Provide inputs for high level strategic planning, policy/process/procedures development, business process improvements, and review of compliance and development of overall performance standards
Demonstrated thought leadership, mentoring and training junior team members, and guiding clients through change management, upholding high standards of quality and risk management
Identify, lead, and capture Acquisition Management opportunities and provide subject matter expertise during proposal development
Oversee project execution
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must have:
A DoD Top Secret with Sensititve Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
Master's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of related acquisition/program management experience with ten (10) years in a leadership position
Extensive knowledge of Navy program management and contracting policies and procedures and application to development, production and fielding of major weapon systems
Extensive experience with Defense Acquisition management processes as contained in the DoD 5000 series directives and the FAR
Ability to lead projects from start to finish, to include cost, schedule and performance responsibilities; overseeing scope, strategy, team coordination, and progress monitoring while adapting to various functional requirements
Ability to work effectively both independently and a part of a collaborative team
Ability to lead a collaborative team in completing complex projects
Ability to contribute to and leads business development by identifying opportunities and crafting proposals
Ability to travel 10%
Additional desired experience and skills:
Experience working with/leading Major Platform Acquisition and Modernization programs
Experience working in/leading a PEO level staff organization
Experience working on an ASN(RDA) staff
Broad experience with development, coordination and communication of program management strategies and funding recommendations with mid- and senior-level Service and OSD personnel
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!
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In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary for this role is $ 164,720.84 to $ 285,461.89 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 ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .
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.
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ID 70948
Recruiting Location : Location US-MD-Pax River
Category Project/Program Management
Position Type Part-Time
Security Clearance TS/SCI
Telework Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position
