Director, Undersea Programs & Operations

Serco; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a visionary Leader to support the PAE Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio. This high-impact role will champion cradle-to-grave acquisition, managing technical innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms.

Must have an active DoW Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred) and U.S. citizenship. Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of leadership in defense programs are required. Travel up to 25% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance (with immediate upgrade to TS/SCI preferred).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Operations Management, Acquisition, or related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in complex government/defense programs.
• Experience managing large-scale government programs, contracts, or initiatives.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders on program execution and risk mitigation.
• Support senior-level customer engagement and relationships within the Undersea Warfare Enterprise.
• Conduct independent assessments of program execution, schedule, and industrial base readiness.
• Identify risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Evaluate performance measures and provide insights to inform decisions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate operational processes and governance frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration across organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking a visionary Leader to support the PAE Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio. This high-impact role will champion cradle-to-grave acquisition, managing technical innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms.

Must have an active DoW Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred) and U.S. citizenship. Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of leadership in defense programs are required. Travel up to 25% may be needed.