Acquisition Management Specialist - Washington, D.C.

Serco; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks an Acquisition Management Specialist to advance Navy acquisition programs, including systems and sensors for ships and sailors. Based in Washington, D.C., you will join a government-industry team and build expertise in acquisitions management, logistics, and data management.

A Secret clearance is required, and U.S. citizenship is required. The role emphasizes ensuring timely task planning, briefing support, and collaboration with stakeholders, with travel up to 10% and a strong

Qualifications

• Active or current DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship may be required.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to conduct program office tasking in Naval systems (supply chain, data, maintenance, property, training, configuration).
• Ability to manage plans and schedules for acquisitions/logistics.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams).

Responsibilities

• Research defense acquisition logistics management instructions and apply to tasks.
• Support Task Planning and Allocation Review with briefing materials.
• Update briefs, develop presentations, and manage records.
• Manage action items from meetings, telecoms, or emails.
• Draft and review PR drafts for new contracts and modifications; input into system.
• Support development/review of Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Plan, Justification & Approval, SOWs.
• Collect, display, and interpret program acquisitions-related data/metrics.
• Grow into additional responsibility and independent tasking.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

DoD clearance

MS Office

Acquisitions logistics

Project coordination

Military/aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco has a great opportunity for you to advance your career supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs for cutting edge systems and sensors for our ships and sailors!

Serco has a great opportunity for you to advance your career supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs for cutting edge systems and sensors for our ships and sailors! As the Acquisition Management Specialist in Washington, D.C, you will join an integrated government-industry team and become a part of U.S. Navy acquisition while building your professional background and expertise in support of the world’s greatest Navy. Serco will provide support in the area of acquisitions management to its customer, a defense acquisition program management office which is responsible for the development, acquisition, production, fielding, and lifetime support of critical Navy systems. This position will help you hone your skills in supply support, maintenance planning, technical data management, training support, and other related defense acquisition logistics skills in a professional office environment.

This position is contingent upon residence in the National Capitol Region (NCR). This position is also contingent upon your ability to maintain and transfer your Secret Level Clearance post-employment.

In This Role You Will

• Research written defense acquisition logistics management instructions and processes and apply what you have learned to solve problems and complete tasking.
• Support program office's annual Task Planning and Allocation Review; providing in-depth requirements analysis, liaison with performers, preparation of briefing materials
• Update weekly briefs, develop presentations, and maintain records management
• Contribute to effective analysis and management of incoming and outgoing actions items assigned from meetings, telecoms, or emails
• Draft, coordinate and review Purchase Requisition (PR) drafts for new contract requirements and modifications to established contracts. Input PR information into system.
• Support development and review of various acquisition documents: Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Plan, Justification & Approval, Statements of Work.
• Assist in collecting, displaying, and interpreting program acquisitions-related data/metrics.
• Gain additional responsibility and independent tasking as you grow in knowledge and experience.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• An active or current DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• A Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to conduct program office tasking related to supporting Naval systems. This support could be in areas such as supply chain management, technical data, maintenance management, property management, training support, configuration management, etc.
• Ability to assist with the management of plans and schedules related to acquisitions/logistics support.
• Ability to support the government and contractor team in performing tasks such as arranging and participating in meetings or program reviews including preparing meeting agendas/minutes/actions, preparing presentations, developing spreadsheets, tracking action items, and assisting with collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to assist in collecting, displaying, and interpreting program logistics-related data/metrics.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, etc.).
• Knowledge of NEPs.
• Ability to travel at least 10% of the time.

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://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] 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 identity 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 [e-mail].

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 this 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 – Comprehensible benefits for full‑time employees (part‑time employees receive a limited 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 that can be purchased, 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

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/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. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].