Ship Control Commitment Analyst

Position Description

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you!  This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine.  Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors. As the Ship Control Commitment Analyst, you will be on a dynamic team providing technical and programmatic support to the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office (PMS450) and the U.S. Navy’s Team Submarine Program Offices at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC!  Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors. Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine SHAPM contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. PMS450 is the acquisition program office for the New Construction of Attack Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of nuclear attack submarines. PMS450  is responsible for developing and deploying a more affordable, nuclear-powered attack submarine with multi-mission capability and enhanced capabilities for performance in littoral areas. VIRGINIA Class submarines support five of the six Navy core maritime capabilities: Deterrence, Maritime Security, Sea Control, Forward Presence, and Power Projection.

Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide programmatic support to one of our Team Submarine customers.  Serco-NA has an opening for a Senior Administrative Assistant (SAA) to support an active contract with the U.S. Navy in the Washington, DC area. 

In this role, you will:

• The Ship Control Commitment Analyst will support the Technical Director.
• Provide technical, liaison, and administrative support to the Program Executive Office, Attack Submarines (PEOSSN), and SEA 05U Fly-By-Wire Ship Control System (FBW SCS) SIT Engineer for the USS VIRGINIA Class Submarine by writing, editing, and routing FBW SCS qualification letters, coordinating meetings, tracking commitments, and other taskings.
• Receive and disseminate incoming requests from Electric Boat Corporation, NAVSUP WSS, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Groton (SSGR), Naval Surface Warfare Center Division (NSWCCD), for review and approval of various systems, and equipment to be tested and installed aboard ships.
• Route documents within the FBW SCS community to Technical Warrant Holders (TWHs) for review, comment and or concurrence.
• If comments are received, incorporate into a comments matrix and forwarded to the requesting agency for review and adjudication.
• Once adjudicated comments are returned, route to the respective reviewer asking them to review and provide concurrence.
• Draft outgoing letters for final review and approval to the Assistant System Deputy Manager (ASDM), Deputy Manager (DM) and Program Manager (PM) for approval signature.
• Once signed, serialize approval letters and the action is complete. 
• Close out the commitments and place all OQE in the legacy FWDEND folders and notating in Universal Action Tracking (UAT) System.
• Forward all approval letters  via CITIS to the requesting agency, reviewers and approval managers. 
• As manager in UAT, responsible for updating, tracking, and overseeing all FBW SCS commitments received and providing their status in UAT from receipt of incoming to completion and close-out.
• Other admin duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An Active or Current DoD Secret clearance or eligible for a clearance.
• A Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of relavent experience.
• Experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs.
• Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact with senior management on complex technical issues.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently, and often under short, multiple deadlines.
• Ability to be a team player, work well with others and contribute positively to work/team environment while continually seeking ways to enhance contribution to the team.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Knowledge of DoD policies, NAVSEASYSCOM/Team Submarine policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Active NNPI account and CAC.
• Active-Duty Experience in the submarine.
• Recent experience in Team Submarine.

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].