Acquisition & PM Senior: Cost, Strategy & Modernization

Serco; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a senior Acquisition & PM Professional III – Cost to provide expert cost estimating, acquisition strategy, and program analysis for DoD, IC, and Federal Civilian programs.

You will drive life-cycle cost estimates, cloud cost modeling, and cost-benefit studies while supporting modernization initiatives and executive decision making. You will interact with senior government leaders, advise on investment decisions, and mentor junior staff across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• US citizenship required.
• Minimum 15+ years of federal acquisitions, cost estimating, financial analysis, or related experience.
• Experience supporting DoD, Federal Civilian, and/or Intelligence Community programs.
• Extensive experience developing and defending lifecycle cost estimates and affordability analyses.
• Experience with cloud, software, and enterprise IT cost aspects.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership and advisory services for large federal programs.
• Develop and review lifecycle cost estimates (LCCEs) and IGCEs.
• Support acquisition planning, strategy, budgeting, and investment decisions.
• Perform cost analyses for software-intensive, cloud, and AI/ML programs.
• Conduct benchmarking and market research using government and industry data.
• Apply quantitative methods to assess affordability, risks, and resource needs.
• Provide RDT&E support and modernization input across acquisition lifecycles.
• Develop cloud pricing models and infrastructure cost analyses.
• Create executive-level reports and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical oversight across teams.

Skills

Cost estimation

Acquisition strategy

Program analysis

Technology modernization

Executive decision support

Life-cycle cost estimating

Cloud cost modeling

Software cost analysis

Data analytics

Program management support

Independent advisory services

Education

Master's Degree in Technology Management/Engineering/Business/Finance/Economics/OR Information Systems

Bachelor's Degree + 4 years relevant experience

Tools

Galorath SEER Suite

PRICE TruePlanning

ACEIT

Crystal Ball

@RISK

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Serco Inc. seeks a senior Acquisition & PM Professional III – Cost to provide expert cost estimating, acquisition strategy, and program analysis for DoD, IC, and Federal Civilian programs.

You will drive life-cycle cost estimates, cloud cost modeling, and cost-benefit studies while supporting modernization initiatives and executive decision making. You will interact with senior government leaders, advise on investment decisions, and mentor junior staff across multidisciplinary teams.