Team Submarine’s Submarine Program Offices are responsible for:
The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).
The SSN(X) Office is responsible for the acquisition and design of the future fast attack submarine and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the future submarine. The future Attack Submarine will be designed to retain multi-mission capability and sustained combat presence in denied waters with a focus on greater speed, stealth, and horizontal payloads and salvo rates.
Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.
Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide public and Congressional Affairs/liasion and Strategic Messaging support to the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Director in PEO SSBN.
This position can be filled remotely.
General Duties:
Provides daily program, analytical, messaging, and acquisition management support to senior level executives.- Works with multiple stakeholders across the region to expedite evaluation, messaging, and funding related to SIB efforts.
- Develops and maintains a relationship with SIB personnel and understand SIB messaging.
- Interface with the leadership and SIB workforce associated with the three lines of effort associated with SIB (Industrial Base workforce, supply chain, and technology).
- Works closely with submarine shipbuilding suppliers to understand critical workforce and supply chain issues they face.
- Develops relationships with local and regional workforce and economic development organizations.
- Works with Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) to implement regionalization strategy which encourage a broad regional strategy to strengthen the Navy Industrial Base in the region and create an ecosystem with sufficient training, placement and retention efforts to meet and sustain regional workforce demand.
- Drafts information papers in response to Congressional inquiries.
- Provides input to Report to Congress regarding SIB spend goals and associated return on investment.
- Travels to regional entities to meet with local stakeholders about SIB initiatives.
- You must have active Secret Clearance to start.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, education, science, or an engineering discipline is preferred.
- 8+ years professional experience supporting submarine acquisition, maintenance, or operations is required.
- Nuclear submarine or carrier related experience is required.
- Previous experience with Naval Reactors is preferred.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
- Customer-oriented team player focused on mission who can work independently.
- 10% travel required
Company Overview :
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: careers@serco-na.com 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 Agencies@serco-na.com.
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.