Director, Undersea Programs & Operations (Secret Clearance)

Serco; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a visionary Leader to support Navy Undersea and Submarine Programs. You will champion cradle-to-grave acquisition, manage technical innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms.

Active DoW Secret clearance with TS/SCI upgrade eligibility is required. You will lead strategic operations, assess program performance, engage senior stakeholders, and influence cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical outcomes for defense programs in a

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance or higher.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Experience supporting the management, execution, or oversight of large-scale government programs.
• Experience assessing program performance, operational risks, and business challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with senior government, military, industry, and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to travel 25%.

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.
• Evaluate program performance measures, operational effectiveness, and organizational outcomes to support informed decision-making.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of operational processes, governance frameworks, performance metrics, and business practices.
• Analyze complex operational and business challenges and recommend solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support execution of complex government contracts and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts in support of program and business objectives.
• Promote collaboration across government, industry, and internal organizations to achieve mission success.
• Provide expertise regarding defense industrial base capabilities, supply chain considerations, acquisition strategies, and operational readiness.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging capabilities, and best practices relevant to Navy and defense programs.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Risk assessment

Operations oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Operations Management, Acquisition, or related field

Job description

Serco is seeking a visionary Leader to support Navy Undersea and Submarine Programs. You will champion cradle-to-grave acquisition, manage technical innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms.

Active DoW Secret clearance with TS/SCI upgrade eligibility is required. You will lead strategic operations, assess program performance, engage senior stakeholders, and influence cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical outcomes for defense programs in a