Acquisition Logistics SME

Position Description

The Acquisition Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support the AFRCO, and you will belong to and/or manage collaborative teams providing multi-disciplinary support to government and industry.  You'll serve as a senior advisor to government and industry personnel providing a blend of operational, program management and acquisition expertise based on prior experience. The ideal applicant is a versatile self-starter, with a broad background and demonstrated ability to produce quality work. Must be comfortable in a challenging, collaborative, multi-tasking, dynamic, high-tempo, deadline-intensive environment with a flexible work schedule supporting multiple customers. This position requires on-site performance of duties in a classified environment in the Bolling AFB- Washington DC metro area. 

You will be responsible for providing acquisition logistics management support expertise to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services in support of the customer’s mission. 

In this role you will:

• Provide leadership, analytical support, and tactical to strategic level subject matter expertise to product support and supply chain initiatives at the organizational and depot levels of maintenance
• Provide support to customers in reviewing and updating DoD product support and logistics policies
• Provide inputs for high level strategic planning, policy/process/procedures development, business process improvements, and review of compliance and development of overall performance standards
• Provide briefing, review, and facilitation support for customer meetings and workshops
• Support customer workshops and decision support sessions
• Provide subject matter expertise during proposal development
• Provide insights to readiness requirements and reporting procedures

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• 15 years of related acquisition logistics/product support experience, with at least two (2) years in a leadership position within a System Program Office
• Functional expertise in global life cycle logistics and supply chain management
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Thorough understanding of DoD contract types, requirements, planning, execution, and monitoring
• Working knowledge of Technical Orders, Configuration Management, Developmental and Operational Testing
• Ability to lead a collaborative team in completing complex projects
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills for Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Desired:

• Technical or business-related master’s degree
• Clear understanding of the joint DoD acquisition and sustainment organizations at the headquarters, combatant command, and field levels
• When required, serve on short-term and long-term teams to deal with specific or unprecedented issues
• Familiarity with the DoD’s Integrated Product Support Element structure, definitions, and implementation
• DOD Acquisition Certification (DAWIA) foundational level for Life Cycle Logistics
• Familiarity with the requirements of the DoD Product Support Managers Guidebook and the process for developing Life Cycle Sustainment Plans
• Experience working with Microsoft Access, Project, and Visio

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].