Director, Undersea Programs Ops - Secret Clearance Required

Serco; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a visionary Leader to support Navy undersea and submarine programs, delivering cradle-to-grave acquisition leadership in a high impact environment. You will manage technical innovation, strategic contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms while engaging senior government, military, and industry stakeholders.

The role requires an active DoW Secret clearance with eligibility to upgrade to TS/SCI, U.S.

Qualifications

• An active DoW Secret security clearance (with immediate eligibility to upgrade to TS/SCI preferred).
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Operations Management, Acquisition, or a related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience supporting complex government, defense, acquisition, shipbuilding, sustainment, or related programs.
• Experience supporting the management, execution, or oversight of large-scale government programs, contracts, or operational initiatives.
• Experience assessing program performance, operational risks, and business challenges and developing recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex initiatives and influence stakeholders within a matrixed environment.
• Experience engaging with senior government, military, industry, and executive stakeholders.
• The 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.

Job description

Serco is seeking a visionary Leader to support Navy undersea and submarine programs, delivering cradle-to-grave acquisition leadership in a high impact environment. You will manage technical innovation, strategic contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms while engaging senior government, military, and industry stakeholders.

The role requires an active DoW Secret clearance with eligibility to upgrade to TS/SCI, U.S.