Posted by: Serco on Feb 19, 2021
Location:
Washington , DC
Job Description:
Position Description
Senior Acquisition Management Specialist
Serco has a great opportunity for you to take a leadership role in supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs for highly technical systems and sensors for our ships and sailors. Join an integrated government-industry team in and around the historic Washington Navy Yard right by Nationals Stadium, but primarily remote during this time of max telework. Use your expertise and collaborative skills to positively impact our national defense and make a difference in the world's greatest Navy.
Serco will provide technical support to its customer, a defense acquisition program management office which is responsible for the development, acquisition, production, fielding, and lifetime support of critical surface ship systems. This senior-level position has aspects of defense acquisition management, contract management, financial management, and other related acquisition skills.
Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Be the recognized authority in advanced principles of acquisition management and lead a team in applying knowledge and expertise in acquisition program management to specified programs throughout their life cycles. Be well-versed in the defense acquisition process and areas relating to acquisition policy and best practices including acquisition streamlining and be able to apply that knowledge and experience in executing actual programs. Be knowledgeable in new acquisition practices such as rapid acquisition, DEV/SEC/OPS, use of collaboration tools, and data analytics in support of the program office. Manage schedules and plans of action related to system acquisition. Support may include program and milestone reviews, budget management, coordination with higher-level acquisition and sponsor organizations under program office leadership, and coordination with Fleet support organizations on behalf of the program office. Support program office tasking related to acquiring complex Naval systems. Work will require coordinating and collaboration with staff from the program office, other contractors, system developer/manufacturer, and government field activities or labs. Support senior government personnel and project managers in various acquisition and management activities related to design, product development, test, production, or in-service support. Assist in program office management of projects, tracking progress against schedules, managing acquisition tasking and funding of supporting organizations, driving and coordinating accomplishment of actions, coordinating the development of proposed solutions to issues, managing risk, supporting meetings, and providing critical analysis of acquisition processes and progress on behalf of the government program management office. Provide immediate supervision and guidance to less experienced team members and help guide your integrated team to most-effectively accomplish program office tasking. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications,
Education and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Knowledge of defense acquisition principles and practices. Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related experience. Advanced internal team communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be a U.S. Citizen Secret Security Clearance Required
Additional desired experience and skills:
Work experience may be adjusted based on an advanced degree. Degree requirements may be adjusted based on additional related experience, highly specialized knowledge, or uniquely applicable experience. Previous government program office experience desired. Experience in ship systems, sensors, combat systems, or C4I systems desired.
Take this opportunity to join a high-performing team, advance as a leader and manager, and make a real difference supporting America's Navy. Join the Serco team today!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Serco Americas has approximately 8,000 employees and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at Serco. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying our workforce (Race/ Color/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ Religion/ National Origin/ Disability/ Vets).
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