Naval Material Readiness Manager

Serco; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Serco Inc. in the National Capital Region is seeking a Material Manager to provide material management and logistics support for Navy amphibious platforms, ensuring timely availability of parts, tracking LLTM and GFM, and coordinating with NAVSUP, DLA, shipyards, and contractors to meet schedules and readiness.

The role requires DoW Secret clearance eligibility, U.S. citizenship, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, Navy/DoD logistics experience, strong analytics, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain an active DoW Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Or an Associate’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience.
• Or High-School Diploma/GED and 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.
• The ability to travel 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

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field

Associate’s degree + 7 years relevant experience

High-School Diploma/GED + 9 years relevant experience

Tools

R-Supply

N-ERP

OneTouch

WebFLIS

Job description

Serco Inc. in the National Capital Region is seeking a Material Manager to provide material management and logistics support for Navy amphibious platforms, ensuring timely availability of parts, tracking LLTM and GFM, and coordinating with NAVSUP, DLA, shipyards, and contractors to meet schedules and readiness.

The role requires DoW Secret clearance eligibility, U.S. citizenship, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, Navy/DoD logistics experience, strong analytics, and the ability to