Navy Program Task Manager — Cross‑Site Lead

Serco; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Task Manager for the DDG 51 program to lead a dispersed team across multiple sites including Washington, DC, Bath, ME, and Pascagoula, MS. You will oversee CM, DM, CSE, design engineering coordination, and financial analysis while ensuring alignment with Navy requirements.

The role requires active security clearance, US citizenship, and a track record of coordinating complex technical and contractual activities across distributed locations. Travel up to 10% is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field with strong program management skills.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams across distributed sites.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, contract structures, and 1423/DD Form 1423 requirements.
• Experience with CM/DM, CSE oversight, and PMS 400D is preferred.
• Proven ability to communicate with senior stakeholders and align cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dispersed team across multiple sites.
• Oversee Configuration Management (CM) and Data Management (DM) for CDRLs and IDEs.
• Coordinate Class Standard Equipment (CSE) and design engineering activities.
• Perform financial analysis and trend evaluation to support program health.
• Prepare integrated briefs and deliverables for customer discussions.
• Support IPT meetings and ensure compliance with DoD/Navy instructions.

Skills

Team leadership

Configuration management

Data management

Navy/DoD program experience

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Management

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking a Task Manager for the DDG 51 program to lead a dispersed team across multiple sites including Washington, DC, Bath, ME, and Pascagoula, MS. You will oversee CM, DM, CSE, design engineering coordination, and financial analysis while ensuring alignment with Navy requirements.

The role requires active security clearance, US citizenship, and a track record of coordinating complex technical and contractual activities across distributed locations. Travel up to 10% is anticipated.