Director, Business Operations

Serco; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a visionary Leader to support the PAE Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio in Providence, RI. In this high‑impact role, you will champion a cradle‑to‑grave acquisition philosophy, directly managing technical innovation, strategic contracting, and lifecycle management to deliver critical maritime capabilities.

The ideal candidate will lead with strategic insight, coordinate across Navy portfolios, and drive lifecycle activities from concept through sustainment in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience leading cradle-to-grave acquisition programs.
• Proven ability to manage lifecycle programs in defense domains.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage technical innovation, strategic contracting, and lifecycle of Undersea and Submarine Programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with DoD stakeholders and contractors.
• Drive program success from concept through fielding and sustainment.

Skills

Acquisition leadership

Lifecycle management

Technical innovation

Strategic contracting

Job description

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