Navy Acquisition Specialist

Serco; Bangor Station (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Navy Acquisition Specialist to join Team Submarine at Washington, DC or Bangor, WA. You will provide cradle-to-grave contract management, monitor performance, and support the contract closeout process while engaging with government leads and ensuring security requirements are current.

The role also covers PPBE/financial management, aligning program requirements with budgets, and preparing senior leadership briefings. A DoW Secret clearance and U.S.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering or related field; or an Associate’s degree with 10+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Contract management: cradle-to-grave support, monitor performance, review invoices, assist in modifications and closeout.
• PPBE & financial management: track program funds, provide detailed financial analysis to stakeholders.
• Program support: prepare high-level briefings/white papers, capture minutes and distribute actions.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

US citizenship

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s + 10 yrs exp

Engineering/Science mgmt

OTA experience

Navy Bangor exp

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/engineering or technical field

Associate’s degree + 10 years experience

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications
As the Navy Acquisition Specialist, you will be a part of Team Submarine located either Washington, D.C. or Banger, WA, where you will provide technical support covering a wide variety of Team Submarine logistics issues, including overall supply chain support for obsolescence resolution. As part of this dynamic team, you will be expected to bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.
Serco supports the US Navy Team Submarine contract by supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.
This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain and transfer your U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

In This Role, You Will Perform These Essential Functions

• Contract Management:
• Provide cradle-to-grave contract management support for active contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance, track deliverables, and review invoices to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Assist in contract modifications, exercise options, and support the contract closeout process
• Provide support related to DD Form 254, ensuring security requirements are current and accurately communicated to the government lead
• PPBE & Financial Management
• Track the execution of program funds and provide detailed financial analysis to program stakeholders and other GOVT stakeholders.
• Assist in aligning program requirements with financial resources and budget cycles to ensure program stability and success.
• Program Support:
• Prepare and staff high-level briefings, white papers, and decision packages for senior leadership.
• Participate in meetings and capture meeting minutes, ensuring accurate documentation of discussions, action items, and decisions for distribution to relevant stakeholders.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Must Have

• An active DoW Secret security clearance.
• U.S Citizenship required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering or other technical discipline.
• or an Associate’s degree and 10 years of experience.
• 8 years’ experience in engineering/science management, operations research analysis or financial/cost analysis.
• Experience in Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) in the U.S. Navy is a flexible, streamlined contracting tool exempt from traditional Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules to quickly acquire innovative prototypes and research from commercial or non-traditional defense contractors.
• A significant experience in U.S. Navy programs at Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, Washington.
• The ability to work independently and with a team and often under short, multiple deadlines.
• A strong computer and analytical skills.