Junior Program Analyst (Frigate Program Support) - Pascagoula, MS

Serco; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks a Junior Program Analyst to join the Waterfront Support Team at the Pascagoula shipyard, MS, supporting the US Navy’s Frigate Program.

You will help track production schedules, technical documentation, and program deliverables, coordinating with government personnel and shipbuilder reps to ensure timely execution. This on-site role requires a DoW Secret clearance eligibility, a bachelor's degree, and at least two years of hands-on experience in production, shipbuilding, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years of hands-on experience supporting production, manufacturing, shipbuilding, engineering, logistics, or government programs.
• Understanding of IT systems and databases used in shipbuilding, including TSM and/or other IDEs.
• Working knowledge of paperwork associated with shipbuilding, such as test procedures, Navy QA CARs, test inspection reports, and trial cards.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present data clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; travel up to 10% (CONUS).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inputs from production, engineering, test and other teams to prepare briefing documents for senior leadership.
• Draft, format, and distribute correspondence addressing production, engineering, and test issues.
• Assist with Program Review, Working Group, and IPT meeting execution, including minutes and action items.
• Serve as records liaison and SharePoint manager for the PMS 410 PMR Team.
• Ship and track equipment; coordinate with property admins for material tracking.
• Assist with analysis of ship construction and production activities against schedules and milestones.
• Support construction and deficiency tracking; maintain inspection matrices and tracking sheets.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify trends and performance metrics.
• Assist with risk, issue, opportunity (RIO) tracking processes.
• Maintain office and safety supplies; assist purchase card requestors.
• Facilitate connectivity for new and moving personnel in PMR spaces.
• Maintain project office requirements in TSM and related artifact tracking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Program Analyst to join our Waterfront Support Team, supporting the US Navy’s Frigate Program. This is a unique opportunity to work on-site at the shipbuilder’s facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and play a crucial role in the construction of the Navy’s newest warships. As a key member of the PMS 410 Frigate Program’s PMR support team, you will leverage your analytical skills to assess and communicate project status, production metrics, engineering and test status, organizational and administrative challenges to assist in the successful oversight and execution of the ship construction process and program. This position offers a dynamic, hands‑on environment where you will contribute directly to the construction, testing, and delivery of critical assets for our nation’s defense. The Junior Program Analyst will work closely with government personnel and shipbuilder representatives to ensure production schedules, technical documentation, and program deliverables are effectively managed and tracked. Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

In This Role, You Will

• Coordinate inputs from production, engineering, test and other teams to prepare cohesive detailed briefing documents that will be utilized by the SUPSHIP PMR, DPMR, and PMS 410 PAPMs to brief senior leadership.


• Draft, format, and distribute correspondence (letters, emails, memos, messages), addressing production, engineering, and test issues including documents for signature by PMR/DPMR in accordance with Navy Correspondence Manual.


• Assist with Program Review, Working Group, and IPT meeting execution, including taking meeting minutes and action items, as necessary.


• Act as the records liaison and SharePoint manager for the PMS 410 PMR Team.


• Ship and track equipment and coordinate with property administrators the tracking of any material held by SUPSHIP C155 or the onsite PMS 410 team, including any specialized test equipment.


• Assist with analysis of ship construction and production activities against established schedules and milestones.


• Support construction and deficiency tracking, maintain inspection matrices to include building and maintaining tracking sheets for test, production, and engineering areas.


• Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify trends, constraints, and performance metrics.


• Assist with risk, issue, opportunity (RIO) tracking processes.


• Maintain an inventory of office and safety supplies, pick up office supplies and assist purchase card requestors.


• Facilitate connectivity for new and moving personnel in PMR spaces.


• Maintain project office requirements in TSM, to include production, test, and engineering artifact tracking, test call outs, and CARs/trial cards.


• Other duties as assigned.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret security clearance.


• A Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.


• 2 years of hands‑on experience supporting production, manufacturing, shipbuilding, engineering, logistics, or government programs.


• An understanding of the IT systems and databases used in shipbuilding, including TSM and/or other IDEs.


• A working knowledge of paperwork associated with shipbuilding, such as test procedures, Navy QA CARs, test inspection reports, and trial cards.


• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


• The ability to collect, analyze, and present data in a clear and professional manner.


• A strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• To be detail oriented and able to work effectively with multiple organizations and stakeholders in a high‑stakes production environment.


• The ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS).

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Navy programs and managing administrative and data analysis duties for a shipbuilding program.


• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of personnel, including working level as well as senior Navy personnel.


• Understanding of advanced M365 products such as SharePoint and Power Platforms.

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.

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.

• 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

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].