Senior Acquisition Logistician

Position Description

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy where you will have the opportunity you to make an impact and have influence every day on the future of the Navy, then Serco has a great opportunity for you!

As the Senior Acquisition Logistician, you will directly support the PMS 460 Shipbuilding Program Office across all programmatic aspects at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) in Washington, D.C. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the Navy’s most advanced surface combatant programs. You will provide critical programmatic support to ensure successful acquisition, construction, and delivery of the next-generation destroyers. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for providing engineering and professional support on the DDG(X) (Next Generation Guided Missile Destroyer) program. You will become part of a skilled group of logisticians, engineers, and programmatic experts with a mission to improve the design, efficiency and quality of the next great ship for the US Navy.

In the role, you will:

• Provide technical and logistics support to PMS 460 program policy and governance activities, to include:
  • Developing/Review of Life Cycle Sustainment Plan.
  • Review of LMS data.
  • Developing and Review of Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCR).
  • Development and Review of other documents related to the 12 Integrated Product Support elements as related to the acquisition of ships and/or systems.
• Provide analytical support in developing program documentation such as briefs, process standard operating procedures, deliverable tracking metrics, etc.
• Support the preparation of correspondence, briefings, fact sheets, white papers, etc. in response to inquiries, taskers, or requests from higher level leadership.
• Participate in review and reporting of PMS 460 efforts.
• Complete other duties as designated in support of PMS 460 efforts.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or business
  • 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.
• 10 years of Acquisition logistics experience or similar/related experience.
• 10 years of experience supporting NAVSEA clients or similar/related experience.
• Understanding of Acquisition Logistics ILS elements
• Experience working relevant program policy and governance for military or government to include standard operating procedure documentation and process mapping
• Expertise in MS Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Visio, PPT, etc.)
• Extensive experience in developing project plans, acquisition plans / documentation, schedules, budgets, Life cycle sustainment documentation and status reporting to meet contractual requirements for a large portion of a program
• Experience developing approaches for improving program planning, control, and execution
• Experience in integration of weapon systems and equipment on ships.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An Active or Current DOD Secret Clearance
• Navy professional writing experience
• Power and Energy systems Experience
• ACAT I Shipbuilding support experience

If you are ready to take the next step of your career path, apply today! 

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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].