Director, Undersea Programs & Operations

Serco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco in San Diego seeks a visionary Leader to support the PAE Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio, championing cradle-to-grave acquisition, and managing technical innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms.

The Director, Business Operations provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and customer engagement support for complex Navy and defense programs, serving as a trusted advisor to senior government, military, and industry stakeholders

Qualifications

• Must have an active DoW Secret security clearance (with immediate eligibility to upgrade to TS/SCI preferred).
• Experience supporting defense operations and government program management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders regarding program execution, operational performance, risk mitigation, and strategic priorities.
• Support senior-level customer engagement activities and maintain relationships across the Undersea Warfare Enterprise.
• Conduct independent assessments of program execution, schedule performance, industrial base readiness, and acquisition outcomes.
• Identify emerging risks, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Acquisition lifecycle

Risk assessment

Job description

Serco in San Diego seeks a visionary Leader to support the PAE Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio, championing cradle-to-grave acquisition, and managing technical innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms.

The Director, Business Operations provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and customer engagement support for complex Navy and defense programs, serving as a trusted advisor to senior government, military, and industry stakeholders