Director, Undersea Programs & Operations

Serco; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a visionary Leader to support Navy Undersea and Submarine Programs within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive framework. The Director, Business Operations will drive cradle-to-grave acquisition, lifecycle sustainment, and strategic contracting for advanced undersea platforms.

The role requires an active DoW Secret clearance (TS/SCI upgrade preferred), US citizenship, and a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of leadership in defense programs.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret clearance required.
• 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 defense/government programs.
• Experience managing or overseeing large government programs, contracts, or initiatives.
• Experience engaging senior government, military, industry, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders on program execution, performance, risk, and 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 and improvement opportunities; provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Evaluate program performance measures and operational effectiveness to support informed decisions.
• Support development and evaluation of operational processes, governance, metrics, and business practices.
• Analyze complex operational and business challenges and propose solutions for efficiency.
• Support execution of complex government contracts and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and SMEs to achieve objectives.
• Promote collaboration across government, industry, and internal organizations for mission success.
• Provide expertise on defense industrial base capabilities and procurement strategies.

Skills

Active DoW Secret clearance

U.S. citizenship

Leadership experience

Large-scale government programs

Stakeholder engagement

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Serco is seeking a visionary Leader to support Navy Undersea and Submarine Programs within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive framework. The Director, Business Operations will drive cradle-to-grave acquisition, lifecycle sustainment, and strategic contracting for advanced undersea platforms.

The role requires an active DoW Secret clearance (TS/SCI upgrade preferred), US citizenship, and a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of leadership in defense programs.