Director, Business Operations

Serco; New London (CT); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Serco is seeking a visionary Leader to support the Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio within the Navy’s PAE model. You will champion cradle-to-grave acquisition, directly managing technical innovation, strategic contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms in a fast-paced, matrix environment.

The role requires extensive defense operations experience and an active DoW Secret clearance (TS/SCI upgrade preferred).

Formación

• Active DoW Secret clearance (upgrade to TS/SCI preferred).
• Extensive defense operations and program management experience.
• Ability to influence across a matrix of government, military and industry stakeholders.
• Experience with lifecycle sustainment and acquisition outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders regarding program execution, operational performance, risk mitigation, and strategic priorities.
• Support senior-level customer engagement activities and maintain relationships across the Undersea Warfare Enterprise.
• Conduct independent assessments of program execution, schedule performance, industrial base readiness, and acquisition outcomes.
• Identify emerging risks, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

Conocimientos

Secret clearance

Acquisition strategy

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Descripción del empleo

Position Description & Qualifications

The Department of War and Department of the Navy is transforming how we design, field, and sustain maritime dominance. Under our newly restructured Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) model, the Navy has flattened traditional bureaucracy to deliver cutting-edge capabilities at wartime speed.

We are seeking a visionary Leader to support the PAE Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio. In this high-impact role, you will champion a \"cradle-to-grave\" acquisition philosophy, directly managing technical innovation, strategic contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for the world’s most advanced undersea platforms. If you are a decisive leader ready to cut through institutional layers, integrate breakthrough commercial technologies, and secure our strategic advantage beneath the waves.

Must have an active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance (with immediate eligibility to upgrade to TS/SCI preferred)

The Director, Business Operations provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and customer engagement support for complex Navy and defense programs supporting the Undersea Warfare Enterprise. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior government, military, and industry stakeholders by assessing program performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing recommendations that support mission execution and organizational objectives.

The Director collaborates across internal and external stakeholders in a matrixed environment to improve operational effectiveness, support contract execution, strengthen industrial base readiness, and drive successful customer outcomes. The position operates primarily through influence, partnership, and matrix leadership and is not initially expected to have formal supervisory responsibilities.

The role requires extensive experience supporting defense operations, program management, business performance, and stakeholder engagement within complex government environments.

In This Role, You Will

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders regarding program execution, operational performance, risk mitigation, and strategic priorities.
• Support senior-level customer engagement activities and maintain relationships across the Undersea Warfare Enterprise.
• Conduct independent assessments of program execution, schedule performance, industrial base readiness, and acquisition outcomes.
• Identify emerging risks, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership