Senior Acquisition Analyst - Washington, D.C.

Serco; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. (Serco) is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst to support the PMS 400 Shipbuilding Program Office at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.

You will help manage program policy, governance, schedules, and lifecyle documentation to ensure successful acquisition, construction, and delivery of the DDG-51 destroyers for the US Navy. This role requires DoD security clearance, US citizenship, and strong MS Office skills, with experience in NAVSEA or government programs, and the

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship
• Bachelor of Science in engineering or business; equivalency options provided
• 4 years of NAVSEA or similar government experience
• Experience with program policy and governance documentation
• Expertise in MS Suite of applications
• Experience in developing project plans, acquisition plans, schedules and budgets
• Ability to travel 10%

Responsibilities

• Provide support to PMS 400 program policy and governance activities through coordination, tracking, and administrative execution of acquisition program requirements.
• Support development, coordination, and tracking of lifecycle sustainment documentation, including task planning sheets and 7300's.
• Coordinate review cycles and maintain status of program deliverables, ensuring timely completion and alignment with program requirements.
• Provide analytical and administrative support in the preparation of program documentation, including briefs, SOPs, and deliverable tracking metrics.
• Prepare and support development of correspondence, briefings, fact sheets, and white papers in response to leadership taskers and program needs.
• Support program review activities by collecting inputs, tracking action items, and assisting with reporting on PMS 400 efforts.
• Maintain program management tools and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress, identify risks, and support overall program execution.
• Coordinate with program office stakeholders, support organizations, and contractors to facilitate communication and execution of assigned program activities.

Skills

MS Office standards

Lifecycle documentation

Governance

Program policy

Communication

Education

BS in engineering or business

Associate degree +2 years experience in lieu

Tools

MS Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy where you will have the opportunity you to make an impact and have influence every day on the future of the Navy, then Serco has a great opportunity for you!

As the Senior Acquisition Analyst, you will directly support the PMS 400 Shipbuilding Program Office across all programmatic aspects at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) in Washington, D.C. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the Navy’s most advanced surface combatant programs. You will provide critical programmatic support to ensure successful acquisition, construction, and delivery of the next-generation destroyers. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for providing engineering and professional support on the Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) Destroyer Shipbuilding program. You will become part of a skilled group of acquisition analysts, engineers, and programmatic experts with a mission to improve the design, efficiency and quality of the next great ship for the US Navy.

In the role, you will:

• Provide support to PMS 400 program policy and governance activities through coordination, tracking, and administrative execution of acquisition program requirements.
• Support the development, coordination, and tracking of lifecycle sustainment documentation, including task planning sheets and 7300's.
• Coordinate review cycles and maintain status of program deliverables, ensuring timely completion and alignment with program requirements.
• Provide analytical and administrative support in the preparation of program documentation, including briefs, standard operating procedures, and deliverable tracking metrics.
• Prepare and support development of correspondence, briefings, fact sheets, and white papers in response to leadership taskers and program needs.
• Support program review activities by collecting inputs, tracking action items, and assisting with reporting on PMS 400 efforts.
• Maintain program management tools and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress, identify risks, and support overall program execution.
• Coordinate with program office stakeholders, support organizations, and contractors to facilitate communication and execution of assigned program activities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• An Active or Current DoD Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or business.
• An Associate's Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• 4 years of experience supporting NAVSEA clients or similar/related experience.
• Experience working relevant program policy and governance for military or government to include standard operating procedure documentation and process mapping
• Expertise in MS Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Visio, PPT, etc.)
• Extensive experience in developing project plans, acquisition plans / documentation, schedules, budgets, Life cycle sustainment documentation and status reporting to meet contractual requirements for a large portion of a program
• Experience developing approaches for improving program planning, control, and execution
• Experience in integration of weapon systems and equipment on ships.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Navy professional writing experience
• Power and Energy systems Experience
• ACAT I Shipbuilding support experience

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.

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. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail] .