Naval Test and Evaluation

If you desire an opportunity to help the Navy and Marine Corps, Serco has a great opportunity for you As the Senior Test and Evaluation (T&E) Management Leader, you will lead the T&E support team that is evaluating and managing the delivery of new amphibious ships to the fleet. Our professional support services team is led by a Program Manager having decades of experience working in the DoD and Shipbuilding Industry. Our Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation, which is part of Serco's Maritime Engineering, Technology and Sustainment (METS) business, provides critical services to nearly all U.S. Navy surface ships and craft, supporting new construction, repair, maintenance, modernization, and sustainment.

You will work closely with Government, maritime industry professionals, and other support personnel. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors and marines. Our objective: to ensure our clients' mission objectives are achieved with the highest level of capability and assurance, and at the lowest possible cost.

Most importantly, you will lead and direct the work of others including providing mentorship and technical guidance. Your team will be made of individuals in varied labor categories and at differing experience levels. You will direct their efforts to provide excellent customer support and meet expected deliverable schedules and quality levels by assigning, scheduling, prioritizing, coordinating, and facilitating multiple tasks. You will evaluate performance of subcontractors and staff in terms of actual and planned task schedules and resource requirements. You will review work for quality assurance. You will ensure the training of staff members and instruct them on customer's and Serco methods, procedures, and standards.

You will also be responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned projects and for supporting new business development by leading relatively small proposals or assisting with major proposals.

Must have the ability to maintain Interim TOP SECRET clearance and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance as a condition of employment

In this role, you will assist the Government Amphibious Warfare Program Office deliver new ships to the fleet, providing overall program management support to a Principle Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) and their staff on a ACAT ID or IC program and providing direct support integral to acquisition programs. You will be responsible for managing projects and related task orders for customers. This may include:

• Directly support the Test and Evaluation Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) and provide overall T&E management support,
• Coordinate Developmental, Operational, and Live Fire T&E (LFT&E) support activities,
• Liaison with OPTEVFOR and other oversite organizations,
• Assisting in development and maintenance Test and Evaluation Management Plans (TEMP),
• Providing current and out-year planning, scheduling, and task allocation support, and
• Produce accurate reports in support of T&E activities.
• You will provide expertise to customers to ensure resolution of issues, providing program and engineering liaison support, problem tracking, and resolution management support.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Active Interim Top Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain Top Secret clearance
  • U.S Citizenship required 
• A High School Diploma/GED with minimum 16 years of relevant experience in naval developmental, operational, and live fire test and evaluation; OR 
  • Masters with minimum 10 years 
  • Bachelors with minimum 12 years 
  • Associates with minimum 14 years 
• Relevant DoD T&E experience is required
• U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard experience in ship and/or landing craft T&E experience is required
• Ability to operate personal computers and have good knowledge and operational abilities with Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility
• Some work may occur within an industrial field office, outdoors and/or aboard ship while the ship is undergoing construction, alteration, activation, overhaul, repair, and/or underway trials
• Walking and climbing throughout the ship, to accomplish ship checks, may be required
• Exposure to high noise levels, uncomfortable temperatures, heights, or other industrial safety conditions will require use of personal protective clothing and equipment
• Ability to travel (less than 10%) to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility or onboard ship while underway

Additional desired experience and skills:

• A Master's degree in an engineering discipline 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 1990 (DAWIA) test and evaluation certification is desired
• DoD/Navy ACAT I Program experience is desired
• Relevant Amphibious warship ship and/or landing craft T&E experience is ideal

Serco supports the U.S. Navy as a prime contractor providing professional support services. We are committed to providing the U.S. Navy with the management, engineering, and subject matter expertise to face all challenges, and welcome those with dedication, talent, and the skill sets to join the Serco Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation Team.

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

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.

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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.

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