Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead

Serco; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead to guide design, development, testing, and delivery of pre-commissioned payload systems for Virginia-Class and Columbia-Class programs. The role requires leadership across a multidisciplinary team and the ability to navigate Navy acquisition challenges while ensuring safety and mission readiness.

Candidates must obtain a DoW Secret clearance and bring extensive experience in submarine electronics, program management, and

Qualifications

• U.S. DoW Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or related field.
• Degree flexibility based on specialized knowledge or proven expertise.
• Minimum 8 years supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs or submarine electronics.
• Experience in program management, technical leadership, systems integration, or related leadership.
• Experience with submarine electronics, combat systems, payload systems, or mission-critical subsystems.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering, integration, testing, certification, and QA.
• Experience documenting technical and programmatic information.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate timely completion of program tasks aligned with objectives.
• Serve as Systems Integration and Test Lead; oversee integration, risk, production, QA, and testing.
• Develop processes to monitor risks, performance, quality, and progress.
• Identify and resolve conflicts across specs, design, production, and delivery.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure Navy/DoD compliance.
• Provide training, policy guidance, and risk-management approaches.
• Review program documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders across the submarine enterprise.
• Liaise with managers across admin, engineering, manufacturing, and certification.
• Track metrics and address issues with corrective actions.
• Lead testing and certification activities for payload systems.
• Collaborate with government, shipbuilders, and industry partners.
• Support program reviews, ITMs, and leadership briefings.
• Offer technical recommendations to support informed decisions.

Skills

Navy program leadership

Systems integration

Program management

Submarine electronics

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking a highly skilled Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead with extensive experience in U.S. Navy acquisition programs, submarine combat control systems, and submarine payload system electronics.

The successful candidate will provide technical and programmatic leadership across a diverse, multidisciplinary team supporting the design, development, integration, certification, testing, and delivery of electronics systems for Virginia-Class and Columbia-Class pre-commissioned payload systems. This position requires demonstrated leadership, strong technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex acquisition and program management challenges in a highly collaborative environment.

Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

About the Program

Serco supports the U.S. Navy as a prime contractor for the Team Submarine contract, providing acquisition and technical support for the development and delivery of the Navy’s submarine force.

The Team Submarine concept unifies previously diverse submarine-related activities into a single, submarine-centric organization designed to reduce traditional stovepipes and improve coordination across submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. By strengthening communication and collaboration among the organizations that support the submarine enterprise, Team Submarine helps ensure the continued effectiveness, readiness, and technological superiority of the U.S. Submarine Force.

This position supports a dynamic team with work locations in Washington, DC; New London, CT; Groton, CT; and Newport, RI. The successful candidate will apply their technical expertise, leadership abilities, and collaborative skills to advance critical Navy missions and support the safety and effectiveness of our Sailors.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate the timely completion of program assignments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and command mission requirements.

• Serve as the primary Systems Integration and Test Lead, overseeing system integration, risk assessment, production, quality assurance, and test activities.

• Develop and implement processes to monitor, measure, and communicate program risks, production performance, system quality, and technical progress.

• Identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts involving system specifications, design, development, production, delivery, parts, processes, and procedures.

• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies that address identified vulnerabilities and support compliance with applicable Navy, DoD, and program policies.

• Develop and facilitate training, policy guidance, and risk-management approaches to support program execution and organizational objectives.

• Review specialized program documentation and ensure technical and programmatic products are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable standards and requirements.

• Provide clear, concise, and effective oral and written communication to stakeholders at all levels of the submarine manufacturing and acquisition enterprise.

• Serve as a liaison with assessable unit managers and representatives across administrative, engineering, technical, manufacturing, quality, and certification organizations.

• Track, analyze, and report key program metrics, performance indicators, and trends, ensuring emerging issues are identified and addressed through effective corrective action plans.

• Lead and coordinate testing and certification activities for payload systems, ensuring systems meet established technical, performance, quality, and certification requirements.

• Collaborate with government, engineering, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and industry partners to resolve technical and programmatic issues.

• Support program reviews, technical interchange meetings, working groups, and senior leadership briefings.

• Provide technical recommendations and programmatic insight to support informed decision-making and successful system delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.

• Degree requirements may be adjusted based on highly specialized knowledge, directly applicable experience, or demonstrated technical expertise.

• Minimum 8 years of professional experiencesupporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs, submarine electronic systems, or related defense programs.

• Demonstrated experience in program management, technical leadership, systems integration, or a related leadership role.

• Experience with submarine electronics, combat systems, payload systems, or other mission-critical submarine systems.

• Strong understanding of systems engineering, integration, test, certification, risk management, and quality assurance processes.

• Experience developing, reviewing, and managing technical and programmatic documentation.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under short and competing deadlines.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Submarine Combat Control Systems.

• Experience with submarine weapons systems, including Weapons Launch Consoles, Common Weapon Launchers (CWL), and Tube Control Panels (TCP).

• Experience supporting Virginia-Class or Columbia-Class submarine programs.

• Prior U.S. Navy experience, particularly within Team Submarine or aboard operational submarines.

• Experience supporting submarine payload systems and non-propulsion electronics.

• Experience with Navy acquisition processes, requirements development, systems integration, test and evaluation, certification, or fleet introduction.

• Experience working directly with NAVSEA, Team Submarine, Program Executive Offices, shipbuilders, or other Navy acquisition organizations.

• Advanced knowledge of submarine manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, or certification processes.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex defense acquisition environments.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Technical Leadership: Deep knowledge of submarine electronics and the ability to lead complex systems integration and test efforts.

• Program Management: Proven ability to manage competing priorities, risks, schedules, and deliverables within a complex acquisition environment.

• Systems Thinking: Ability to understand the interaction of hardware, software, systems engineering, production, testing, certification, and operational requirements.

• Risk Management: Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify, assess, communicate, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical experts, government leadership, Navy personnel, and industry partners.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to build consensus and drive results across multidisciplinary and organizational boundaries.

• Mission Focus: Commitment to supporting the U.S. Navy’s submarine force and delivering safe, reliable, and mission-ready capabilities to the fleet.

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.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

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.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• 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

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

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. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail] .