Agile Impact Acquisition & PM Professional

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 Full-Time position position is based out of our Beavercreek, OH office, with travel as needed to support DoD, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers.

As an Acquisition and Program Management 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 System acquisitions and hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Experience supporting US Air Force organizations is also 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 to achieve successful outcomes for clients, strengthen the company's reputation and drive company growth.

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 client relationships as the primary contact, building trust and fostering long-term partnerships across diverse projects.
• Provide leadership, analytical support, and tactical level subject matter expertise to acquisition 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.
• Provide industry insights, engage in business development, and contribute to proposals, demonstrating versatility in various areas of the business.
• Oversee project execution.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A DoD Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Master's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of twelve (12) years of related acquisition/program management experience with ten (10) years in a leadership position.
• Extensive knowledge of Air Force 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.
• 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 on Advanced Aircraft Special Programs
• 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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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.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected].