Military Analyst

Position Description

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy, Serco has a fantastic opportunity for you! NAVSEA is changing the face of Navy training across the fleet. The Surface Training Systems (STS) Program Office is the OPNAV single point of contact for strategic program planning, policy, acquisition, life-cycle management, research and development, and technical insertion into all existing and future Navy Surface Training Systems. Join the Serco team as we work to transform Navy training for the Sailor 2025 vision. 

Serco is hiring a DDG 1000 Surface Warfare Instructor/Simulator Exercise Controller to support the DDG 1000 ZUMWALT Training Facility (ZTF) and associated training products. This role will work under the direction of a site Lead, and within the scope of work derived from a contract with a government customer, performs multi-faceted assignments, to include instructing and/or facilitating instructor led courses, developing, modifying and updating curriculum, developing and running scenarios to support ship qualifications and certifications in a training environment.  

An Active Secret Level Clearance is required prior to beginning employment.

Work will typically be performed in our San Diego, CA office 3 days/week with two days working in a remote status. Therefore, flexibility with a hybrid work schedule is required.

In this role, you will:

• Develop curriculum to support demands of the changing program
• Update curriculum to support demands of the changing program.
• Modify curriculum to support demands of the changing program
• Maintain curriculum to support demands of the changing program
• Counsel Students on academic learning challenges and develop solutions to address student challenges.
• Develop scenarios for DDG 1000 Ship’s Mission Center trainer to support qualification and/or certification.
• Operate the DDG 1000 trainer as a Training Supervisor and Exercise Controller
• Demonstrate excellent writing and presentation skills to translate ideas into briefings, documents, papers, conceptual, and analytical reports for clients.
• Provide recommendations to government senior-level staff.
• Develop training/briefing slides and materials for senior leadership. 
• Manage a shared calendar for events and classes in a schoolhouse.
• Manage organization and follow up of technical comments from various subject matter experts on ship and curriculum change documents.
• Update student databases.
• Maintain and prepare reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists and databases.
• Maintain internal, manual or computerized record-keeping systems.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• An Active Secret clearance.
• A Bachelor’s degree
• 7 years directly relevant work experience.
• Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.
• Instructor Qualification (i.e. Navy Instructor NEC)
• Former Navy Surface Warfare and or Navy Training experience
• Knowledge and experience in U.S. Navy programs. 
• Expertise level abilities using Microsoft applications, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• The ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Additional desired experioence and skills:

• Master Training Specialist or Afloat Training Specialist a plus.
• Prior DDG 1000 Experience highly desired.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our NAVSEA efforts, 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].