Satellite Wideband Communications Analyst

Position Description

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy - Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for contracts within OPNAV. The US Navy headquarters staff at the Pentagon, known as OPNAV, supports the Chief of Naval Operations in his mission to support the warfighter by setting requirements, budgeting resources, and managing programs for many different Navy programs. You will be part of a small, dedicated team that works closely with the customer and other Serco teams to deliver quality systems. 

This Satellite Communications Analyst will be on a dynamic team, providing management support services to facilitate Warfighting, Manpower and Business transformation initiatives. You will provide strategic, operational, and tactical level support regarding current and future Requirements Generation/Capability Development; Programmatic, Budgeting, Cost-Control; and Strategic Governance and Policy initiatives. The work will be performed at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors. 

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain and transfer your ACTIVE TS/SCI Security clearance

In this role, you will:

• Support in developing recommendations for Navy capability requirements and programming strategies, ensuring synchronization with Navy, Joint, and any other applicable guidance and direction.
• Support the designated Requirements Officer (RO) with all requirements liaison and collaboration activities with other Services, the Joint Staff, and other organizations by reviewing queries, tracking issues and/or concerns, and preparing draft responses in an appropriate format within designated timelines/due dates.
• Draft, conduct reviews, provide analysis, deliver recommended actions, and support staffing of all Joint and Navy initiatives and associated documents (e.g. Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Capabilities Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Document (CPD), Joint Operation Concepts (JOC), and Joint Functional Concepts (JFC)) to the designated RO to ensure all documentation meet established requirements and within designated timelines/due dates
• Articulate customer interests and position on warfighting mission and capability analyses and apply findings in support of PPBE-related decisions. Analyze proposed and existing modeling and simulation plans and studies, provide summaries, briefs, and recommended positions to support Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning.
• Support OPNAV Resource Sponsors in all PPBE phases.

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Qualifications

 To be successful in this roll, you will have:

• An active TS/SCI security clearance
  • U.S Citizenship required 
• A Bachelor’s degree
  • Or a High School Diploma/GED with 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree 
• Have strong understanding of DoD Wideband Satellite Communications
• Minimum 5 years of experience (Active/ Guard/Reserve Duty, United States Government (USG) Civilian, or Defense Contractor) with at least 2 years of experience on a major staff such as Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Military Department or Service, Agency or Intel Community (IC) Staff
• Possess understanding of Navy communications systems (Tactical Networks and Communication, Command, and Control (C3) programs, projects, and initiatives such as CANES, Automated Digital Networking System (ADNS), Wideband and Narrowband SATCOM, etc.)
• Working knowledge of all of the following financial and IT systems databases: RAPS, PBIS, PBIS-IT, DITPR-DON, and DADMS and the skills to be able to conduct data-mining these and other data sources, both within and external to the DoD
• Proficiency with executive correspondence and Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Travel may be required up to 10%

Additional desired experience and skills:

• OPNAV or military staff experience

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

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].