Naval AUV Project Administrator - Secret Clearance

Serco; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Newport, RI, seeks a Project Administrator to support engineering, maintenance, and life cycle management of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for the Navy.

You will lead logistics, budgeting, inventory, and reporting, coordinating with government leads and engineering teams to ensure mission success; active DoW Secret clearance required. This role requires US citizenship, a bachelor’s degree, and 2 years of Navy project experience in marine environments.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in Management, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy projects.
• Familiarity with marine operations and at-sea deployment environments.
• Basic knowledge of accounting, inventory, and government contracts.
• Ability to operate in dynamic, mission-driven environments.
• Strong writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute logistics support for AUV test and evaluation missions, fleet experimentation, and research objectives.
• Make recommendations for workflow and AUV operation improvements.
• Maintain project spending and financial analysis on government systems.
• Manage inventory and tracking of purchased parts and equipment.
• Provide periodic status reports and presentations to program leadership.
• Interface with government leads, range personnel, and engineering teams to support mission success.
• Ensure compliance with NAVSEA, NUWC, and range safety requirements.

Skills

Logistics planning

Finance & budgeting

Inventory management

Reporting & presentations

Stakeholder interfacing

NAVSEA/NUWC compliance

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management/Accounting

Job description

Serco Inc. in Newport, RI, seeks a Project Administrator to support engineering, maintenance, and life cycle management of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles for the Navy.

You will lead logistics, budgeting, inventory, and reporting, coordinating with government leads and engineering teams to ensure mission success; active DoW Secret clearance required. This role requires US citizenship, a bachelor’s degree, and 2 years of Navy project experience in marine environments.