Director, Undersea Programs & Operations

Serco; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Annapolis seeks a visionary Leader to support the PAE Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio. You will champion cradle-to-grave acquisition, managing innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for world‑class undersea platforms.

The role requires an active DoW Secret clearance (TS/SCI upgrade preferred), U.S. citizenship, and 10+ years of leadership experience in complex government programs. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret clearance (with upgrade to TS/SCI preferred).
• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Operations Management, Acquisition, or related field.
• 10 years of leadership experience in complex government/defense programs.
• Experience managing large-scale government contracts or programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders regarding program execution, risk mitigation, and strategic priorities.
• Support senior-level customer engagement and relationships within Undersea Warfare Enterprise.
• Conduct independent assessments of program execution, schedule performance, and industrial base readiness.
• Identify risks and opportunities; provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Evaluate performance measures and support informed decision-making.
• Develop and evaluate operational processes, governance, and performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to meet program objectives.
• Promote collaboration across government, industry, and internal organizations.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Acquisition lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Engineering/PM

10 years leadership experience

Job description

Serco Inc. in Annapolis seeks a visionary Leader to support the PAE Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio. You will champion cradle-to-grave acquisition, managing innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for world‑class undersea platforms.

The role requires an active DoW Secret clearance (TS/SCI upgrade preferred), U.S. citizenship, and 10+ years of leadership experience in complex government programs. Travel up to 25% may be required.