Contractor Program Manager, Submarine Programs

Serco; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Contractor Program Manager in Suitland, MD to support submarine program offices. You will assist in staffing, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with DoD requirements. The role demands leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced defense environment.

The position requires an active U.S. DoD DoW Secret clearance, U.S.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or Management.
• Significant experience (E6 or above) in submarine operations and maintenance.
• 5 years of workforce experience.
• 3 years of leading teams and managing personnel.
• Advanced MS Office skills including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support the Contractor Program Manager in a deputy capacity for day-to-day program operations.
• Develop job descriptions, review resumes, and conduct interviews.
• Oversee onboarding processes and prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
• Manage timecards, finances, and employee recognition.
• Engage with government clients to understand needs and ensure alignment with submarine programs.
• Hire, retain, and directly manage 5–15 personnel to support submarine initiatives.
• Assist with subcontractor oversight and government acquisition requirements.
• Support business development through talent identification and proposal research.
• Provide training to government and contractor staff on submarine operations and risk management.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

MS Office

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Applied Sciences/Management

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Serco is seeking a Contractor Program Manager in Suitland, MD to support submarine program offices. You will assist in staffing, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with DoD requirements. The role demands leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced defense environment.

The position requires an active U.S. DoD DoW Secret clearance, U.S.