Senior Acquisition & PM Leader — Cost & Modernization

Serco; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Acquisition & PM Professional III – Cost to provide senior-level expertise in cost estimating, acquisition strategy, and program analysis for DoD, IC, and Federal Civilian programs. You will collaborate with government leaders, advise on modernization initiatives, and guide investment decisions across the acquisition lifecycle.

The role demands extensive experience in life-cycle cost estimating, cloud cost modeling, and IT/cybersecurity cost analyses, with frequent

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• US citizenship required
• Master's Degree in Technology Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations Research, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• Or a Bachelor's Degree plus 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of Masters degree
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience supporting federal acquisition, cost estimating, financial analysis, program management, engineering economics, or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and/or Intelligence Community programs
• Extensive experience developing and defending life-cycle cost estimates, business case analyses, affordability assessments, and acquisition-related studies
• Experience supporting technology modernization initiatives involving software development, enterprise IT systems, cloud environments, cybersecurity, digital transformation, or AI/ML applications
• Demonstrated success supporting senior government decision makers through analytical assessments, executive briefings, and strategic recommendations
• Experience leading complex analytical efforts involving large data sets and multiple stakeholder organizations
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical leadership and independent advisory services supporting large and complex federal programs.
• Develop, evaluate, and review Life-Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), affordability assessments, business case analyses, and cost-benefit studies.
• Support acquisition planning, acquisition strategy development, source selections, budgeting activities, and investment decision making.
• Perform advanced cost estimating and economic analyses for software-intensive systems, cloud environments, enterprise IT programs, AI/ML initiatives, cybersecurity programs, and mission-support systems.
• Conduct benchmarking, market research, and comparative analyses utilizing industry standards, commercial datasets, government data sources, and historical program information.
• Apply advanced analytical methodologies and quantitative techniques to assess program affordability, technical risks, cost realism, and resource requirements.
• Support research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities and modernization initiatives throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop cloud pricing models and infrastructure cost analyses utilizing commercial cloud service providers and emerging technology pricing frameworks.
• Create executive-level presentations, technical reports, acquisition documentation, and strategic recommendations for senior government leadership.
• Provide program management support through performance assessment, strategic planning, risk identification, schedule analysis, and resource optimization activities.
• Interface directly with government customers, prime contractors, and senior executives to support technical reviews, milestone events, and decision forums.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical oversight across multidisciplinary project teams.

Job description

Serco is seeking an Acquisition & PM Professional III – Cost to provide senior-level expertise in cost estimating, acquisition strategy, and program analysis for DoD, IC, and Federal Civilian programs. You will collaborate with government leaders, advise on modernization initiatives, and guide investment decisions across the acquisition lifecycle.

The role demands extensive experience in life-cycle cost estimating, cloud cost modeling, and IT/cybersecurity cost analyses, with frequent