Intelligent Systems - Project Manager- Washington D.C

Serco; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a motivated Intelligent Systems – Project Manager to support Team Submarine's SIB Advanced Manufacturing efforts. You will plan and optimize mission-critical operations, align with Navy program offices, shipyards, cyber authorities, and industry partners, and travel ~10%.

The role requires a DoW Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and 15+ years of experience with RMF, Agile/DevSecOps, and cross-functional integration for submarine construction and maintenance from remote

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for consideration.
• Minimum 15 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and developing intelligent systems or automated tools.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Proficient at shepherding software solutions through the DoW RMF lifecycle.
• Familiar with RMF artifact packages in eMASS for ATO/IATT.
• Collaboration with Program System Training Officers, SCAs, AOs and ISMs across NAVSEA or naval cyber commands.
• Hands-on familiarity with Agile/Scrum or DevSecOps workflows.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Customer-oriented team player who can work independently and remotely.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Approximately 10% travel but could be more.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and accelerate the identification, development, operational transition, and field integration of AI/ML applications and advanced software into U.S. Navy submarine construction and maintenance.
• Bridge the gap between software/hardware engineering teams, Navy program offices, shipyards, naval cybersecurity authorities, and industry partners.
• Provide strategic operational planning and execution support.
• Manage project lifecycles end-to-end: roadmaps, RMF DoW authorization, and adoption by production trades and QA inspectors.
• Lead and document mission requirement generation and reporting activities.
• Drive the integration of new capabilities to reduce schedule risk and improve man-hour capacity.
• Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively modernize legacy maintenance workflows with intelligent systems.
• Conduct in-depth program analysis and performance assessments.
• Coordinate with industry partners, integrators and government stakeholders to align deployment with goals.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and work with dispersed SIB teams nationwide.

Skills

Intelligent systems

Project management

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional teams

Navy program experience

Security clearance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a great opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. 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.

Program Overview:

The Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Program leads the U.S. Navy's effort to revitalize America's shipbuilding and repair capabilities. Established in September 2024, the program strengthens and expands the industrial base that builds and maintains surface ships, aircraft carriers, and submarines vital to national defense.

https://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/sib/Pages/default.aspx

Team Submarine’s Submarine Program Offices are responsible for:

The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

The acquisition of VIRGINIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of nuclear attack submarines. The program is a major defense acquisition program with a total life cycle cost of approximately $336B. Additionally, successful improvement of the Class' capabilities is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

The SSN(X) Office is responsible for the acquisition and design of the future fast attack submarine and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the future submarine. The future Attack Submarine will be designed to retain multi-mission capability and sustain combat presence in denied waters with a focus on greater speed, stealth, horizontal payloads and salvo rates.

Serco supports the US Navy as prime for SHAPM contract supporting the acquisition of submarines and surface vessels.

Serco-NA is seeking a motivated Intelligent Systems – Project Manager to provide help to the SIB Advance Manufacturing (AM) Team. Our Advance Manufacturing Team leverages existing technology to include artificial intelligence/machine learning, robotics, Industry 4.0, advance Non-destructive (NDT) testing, lasers, and a myriad of other technologies to apply withing the Submarine Industrial Base. In this role you will lead the planning and optimization of mission-critical operations, provide strategic insights and ensure alignment with organizational goals. This position will be filled remotely within the continental United States and may be divided into regions depending upon location of the individual and/or expertise. You will work out of your home or travel to engage with suppliers. If your desire is to make a difference in the construction and sustainment of the US Submarine Industrial Base, this position is ideal.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and accelerate the identification, development, operational transition, and field integration of cutting-edge intelligent systems, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) applications, and advanced software into U.S. Navy submarine construction and maintenance activities.

• In this role, you will bridge the gap between advanced software/hardware engineering teams, Navy program offices, shipyard waterfront operations (public shipyards, trident refit facilities, private shipyards, etc.), naval cybersecurity authorities, and private industry partners that range from suppliers to innovative technology providers.

• Provide strategic operational planning and execution support.

• You will manage project lifecycles end-to-end: coordinating developer roadmaps, shepherding software packages through the Department of War (DoW) Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO), and ensuring smooth adoption by production trades, quality assurance (QA) inspectors, and ship's force during major shipyard availabilities.

• Lead and document mission requirement generation and oversee documentation and reporting activities.

• Drive the integration of these new capabilities to ultimately reduce schedule, risk and improve man hour capacity across submarine construction, maintenance, and sustainment activities.

• Conduct risk assessment and manage mitigation strategies.

• Proactive mindset geared toward identifying and implementing intelligent systems to modernize legacy maintenance workflows.

• Conduct in-depth program analysis and performance assessments.

• Coordinate with industry partners, integrators and government stakeholders to align deployment and adoption with program goals.

• Communication effectively with stakeholders to ensure coordination.

• Work with the SIB team which is spread across the United States and is focused on workforce development/marketing, supply chain/sustainment, and technology developments.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Must be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for consideration.

• Minimum 15 years of experience.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams (software engineers, data scientists, systems engineers, and shipyard planners) and developing intelligent systems or automated tools for submarine construction and depot maintenance.

• Strong technical and analytical skills.

• Proficient at shepherding software solutions through the DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle in accordance with DoW Instruction 8510.01 and NIST SP 800-53.

• Familiar with preparing, assembling, reviewing, and submitting comprehensive RMF artifact packages within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to obtain and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) or Interim Authority to Test (IATT).

• Previous collaboration with Program System Training Officers, Security Control Assessors (SCAs), Authorizing Officials (AOs), and Information Assurance Managers (ISMs) across NAVSEA or naval cyber commands.

• Hands-on familiarity with modern software development paradigms, Agile/Scrum methodologies, or DevSecOps workflows.

• Excellent communication abilities, both written and oral. You will be interacting with industry and senior leadership.

• Customer-oriented team player focused on mission, who is self-motivated and driven and who can work independently and remotely.

• Proven ability to work independently and in a team.

• Approximately 10% travel but could be more.

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,