Hybrid Naval Material Readiness Manager - DC Area

Serco; Patuxent Highland (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Serco Inc. in the National Capital Region is seeking a Materials Manager to support Navy amphibious platforms. The role focuses on material requirements, procurement, and readiness, coordinating with NAVSUP, DLA, shipyards, and program offices.

Ideal candidates will have Navy/DoD material management experience, DoW Secret clearance, and a strong grasp of Navy logistics systems. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to influence modernization and maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Or Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Or High-School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of experience in Navy/DoD material management, logistics, or supply support, preferably with surface ships or amphibious platforms.
• Working knowledge of Navy logistics systems and processes (e.g., R-Supply, N-ERP, OneTouch, WebFLIS, DLA processes, CASREP, Planned Maintenance System).
• Experience supporting ship capabilities, modernizations, or AIT efforts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to brief material status to technical and senior leadership audiences.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze work packages, alteration packages, BOATALTs, ECPs, CASREPs, and Planned Maintenance System requirements to develop accurate material requirements and delivery schedules.
• Track and manage the status of critical spares, long-lead-time material (LLTM), and Government Furnished Material (GFM) from requisition through receipt and installation.
• Coordinate with NAVSUP, DLA, ISEAs, SUPSHIP, shipyards, HII, AITs, and ship Supply Departments to resolve shortages, substitutions, Change Order Estimates (COEs), and obsolescence issues.
• Maintain real-time visibility of material on order, in transit, in storage, and staged for waterfront or shipboard use using Navy logistics systems and program tracking tools. Track, Update, and provide reports on parts procurement and delivery to meet availability milestones.
• Support availability planning and execution by preparing material kits, monitoring delivery performance, and escalating material risks that threaten critical path events.
• Produce material readiness metrics (fill rates, LLTM status, CASREP burn-down) and provide inputs to readiness briefings, POA&Ms, and Program Office reports.
• Ensure material supports current ship configuration and is aligned with configuration management and change control processes.
• Perform other logistics and material management tasks as assigned in support of PMS 321 modernization and maintenance goals.

Skills

DoW Secret clearance

Navy logistics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics / related

Associate’s degree + 7 years experience

High-School Diploma/GED + 9 years experience

Tools

R-Supply

N-ERP

OneTouch

WebFLIS

DLA processes

CASREP

Planned Maintenance System

Job description

Serco Inc. in the National Capital Region is seeking a Materials Manager to support Navy amphibious platforms. The role focuses on material requirements, procurement, and readiness, coordinating with NAVSUP, DLA, shipyards, and program offices.

Ideal candidates will have Navy/DoD material management experience, DoW Secret clearance, and a strong grasp of Navy logistics systems. The position offers hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to influence modernization and maintenance programs.