Director, Undersea Programs & Operations

Serco; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco seeks a visionary Leader to support the Navy's Undersea Warfare programs, delivering cradle-to-grave acquisition leadership, lifecycle sustainment, and strategic contracting.

This role requires an active DoW Secret clearance with TS/SCI upgrade eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and 10+ years in defense program leadership. Travel up to 25% and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret clearance; TS/SCI upgrade eligibility preferred.
• U.S. citizenship.
• 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in complex government/defense programs.
• Experience managing large-scale government programs, contracts, or initiatives.
• Experience assessing performance, risks, and recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Ability to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders on program execution and strategic priorities.
• Support senior-level customer engagement across Undersea Warfare Enterprise.
• Conduct independent assessments of program execution, schedule performance, and industrial base readiness.
• Identify risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Evaluate program performance and inform decision-making.
• Support development and evaluation of processes, governance, metrics, and practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams and promote collaboration across organizations.
• Provide expertise on defense industrial base capabilities, supply chain, and acquisition strategies.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices relevant to Navy and defense programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Risk assessment

Acquisition strategies

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Serco seeks a visionary Leader to support the Navy's Undersea Warfare programs, delivering cradle-to-grave acquisition leadership, lifecycle sustainment, and strategic contracting.

This role requires an active DoW Secret clearance with TS/SCI upgrade eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and 10+ years in defense program leadership. Travel up to 25% and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams are essential.