Director, Undersea Programs Operations

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

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a visionary Leader to support the Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio with cradle-to-grave acquisition philosophy, managing technical innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms.

The Director collaborates across government, military, and industry stakeholders, assessing program performance, risks, and opportunities, and delivering recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret clearance required with immediate upgrade to TS/SCI preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, PM, Operations, Acquisition, or related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible leadership in defense/complex government programs.
• Experience managing large-scale government programs, contracts, or initiatives.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Travel willingness up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders on program execution and strategic priorities.
• Support senior-level customer engagement and maintain relationships across Undersea Warfare Enterprise.
• Conduct independent assessments of program execution, schedule, and readiness.
• Identify risks and opportunities; provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Evaluate performance measures and support data-driven decision making.
• Develop and evaluate operational processes, governance, and metrics.
• Analyze complex challenges and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Support execution of complex government contracts and strategic initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Promote collaboration across government, industry, and internal orgs.
• Provide expertise on defense industrial base, supply chain, and acquisition strategies.
• Monitor Navy/defense industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Risk assessment

Acquisition strategies

Operational excellence

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Serco Inc. seeks a visionary Leader to support the Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio with cradle-to-grave acquisition philosophy, managing technical innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms.

The Director collaborates across government, military, and industry stakeholders, assessing program performance, risks, and opportunities, and delivering recommendations to senior leadership.