Senior Acquisition & Cost PM Pro for DoD Programs

Serco; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a highly experienced Acquisition & PM Professional III – Cost to provide senior‑level expertise in cost estimating, acquisition strategy, program analysis, technology modernization, and executive decision support for DoD, IC, and Federal Civilian programs.

This role acts as a trusted advisor to government leaders, delivering analyses that guide investment decisions, cloud cost modeling, and AI/ cybersecurity initiatives, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with prime

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• US citizenship required
• Minimum of 15+ years of federal acquisition/cost estimating experience
• Experience supporting DoD, Federal Civilian, and Intelligence Community programs
• Experience developing and defending life‑cycle cost estimates and affordability analyses
• Experience with cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT modernization
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level technical leadership and independent advisory services for large and complex federal programs.
• Develop, evaluate, and review LCCEs, IGCEs, affordability assessments, business cases, and cost‑benefit studies.
• Support acquisition planning, strategy development, source selections, and budgeting activities.
• Perform advanced cost estimating and economic analyses for software‑intensive and cloud environments.
• Create executive presentations, reports, and strategy recommendations for senior leadership.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with government customers, prime contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

LCCE

IGCE

Affordability

Cost Estimation

Education

Master's Degree in Technology Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations Research, Information Systems, or a related discipline

Bachelor's Degree + 4 years relevant experience in lieu of Masters

Tools

Galorath SEER Suite

PRICE TruePlanning

ACEIT

Crystal Ball

@RISK

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Serco is seeking a highly experienced Acquisition & PM Professional III – Cost to provide senior‑level expertise in cost estimating, acquisition strategy, program analysis, technology modernization, and executive decision support for DoD, IC, and Federal Civilian programs.

This role acts as a trusted advisor to government leaders, delivering analyses that guide investment decisions, cloud cost modeling, and AI/ cybersecurity initiatives, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with prime