Engineering and Standards Management Support- Washington, DC

Serco; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Vienna, VA, seeks an Engineering and Standards Management Support professional to support the US Navy, DRPM CHENG program, delivering advisory, analytical, and execution support for engineering specifications, standards, and technical guidance.

Candidates must obtain a DoW Secret clearance; requires degrees and years; advanced MS Office; ability to travel 10%; join a team focused on governance, document control and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain DoW Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience.
• Or an Associate degree with 10 years of related experience.
• Or a high school diploma with 12 years of related experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Excel.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Discretion in performing work requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication for cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines; able to work independently and present projects to senior management.
• Ability to travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory, analytical, and execution support to manage engineering specifications and standards.
• Maintain traceability among specifications, standards, and related engineering decisions.
• Develop governance artifacts, workflows, and reference materials for intake, review, updates.
• Prepare draft procedures, document-control tools, gap assessments, roadmaps, and briefing materials.
• Avoid making government decisions; provide analysis to support government-led review and adjudication.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy which requires technical rigor and will tap and build on your expertise, -Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! The Engineering and Standards Management Support role will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine In-service Program Office. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Must be able obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

Team Submarine’s Submarine Direct Reporting Program Manager (DRPM) Chief Engineering (CHENG) Program Office is responsible for: The financial and budget management, engineering support, shipyard support, vendor support, logistical support, quality assurance (SUBSAFE), and post-delivery submarine and post-availability certifications and test programs.

The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.

David Drury https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-drury leads this team as a Navy veteran. The team has been recognized by the Navy and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the contract and program.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide advisory, analytical, and execution support to assist the DRPM CHENG organization in establishing and maintaining an integrated process for managing engineering specifications, standards, technical guidance, and associated engineering work products.
  • Support shall include inventorying and organizing applicable source documents; identifying document owners, revision status, dependencies, and review cycles; facilitating stakeholder coordination; and preparing draft crosswalks, status reports, technical issue summaries, and recommendations for government review.
  • Provides operational insight and assists in the development and prioritization of requirements, strategy development, capability assessments, analysis of alternatives, documentation development and analysis.
• Maintain traceability among specifications, standards, technical referrals, and related engineering decisions to improve visibility of applicable requirements and potential impacts across DRPM/PAE Undersea activities.
  • Support the development and maintenance of governance artifacts, workflows, and reference materials that enable consistent intake, review, update, and dissemination of engineering specifications and standards.
• This effort may include preparation of draft procedures, document-control tools, gap assessments, implementation of roadmaps, and briefing materials for designated government leaders and stakeholders.
• The contractor shall not approve, issue, waive, interpret as authoritative, or otherwise make government decisions regarding technical requirements, standards, design acceptance, or configuration decisions; rather, the contractor shall provide analysis and documentation to support government-led review and adjudication.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Must be able to obtain DoW Secret security clearance.
• A bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in a related field.
• Or an Associate degree with 10 years of experience in related field.
• Or high school diploma with 12 years of experience in related field.
• An advanced MS Office skillset to include Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Excel.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment accepting emergent tasking with little to no supervision and/or direction.
• Discretion in performing specified work requirements.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with a vast team of diverse professionals.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines, as well as work independently and with sufficient knowledge to present projects to senior management.
• Ability to travel 10%.

If you feel your skillset is a match to the requirements mentioned, then you should be ready to take the next step in your career path,

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].