Senior Acquisition SME

Serco; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Senior Acquisition Subject Matter Expert to support government acquisition programs. This remote role involves engaging with senior officials, leading teams, and providing analytical support for complex projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DoD Weapon System acquisitions and a strong background in program management. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence in delivering high-quality services to government clients. If you are ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• 15+ years in acquisition/program management with 10 years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition management for effective service delivery.
• Lead and provide expertise in acquisition and contracting initiatives.

Skills

DoD Weapon System acquisitions

Acquisition program management

Leadership skills

Analytical support

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Position Description

At Serco, we foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where team members contribute to innovative, high-impact projects for leading government and commercial clients. We provide opportunities to solve complex challenges, improve processes, and utilize the latest technologies to deliver top-tier products and services to our customers. This is a remote position in our Consultancy+ workforce within the Tampa Bay area, with travel as needed to support DoD, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers.

As a Senior Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will play a key role in supporting government system acquisition program management offices, serving as a trusted adviser to senior government personnel. Responsibilities will include planning, executing, and overseeing acquisition programs, as well as organizing, training, and leading a support team. You will frequently engage with senior government officials, deliver briefings, and lead large meetings.

The ideal candidate will have experience in DoD Weapon System acquisitions and hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Other experience supporting SOCOM is also highly valued. We are looking for a versatile individual with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. The role requires strong multitasking skills and a flexible approach to supporting multiple clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing acquisition management support to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services aligned with the customer’s mission.
• Provide leadership, analytical support, and tactical level subject matter expertise to acquisition and contracting initiatives.
• Provide inputs for high level strategic planning, policy/process/procedures development, business process improvements, and review of compliance and development of overall performance standards.
• Provide support to customers in reviewing and updating DoD acquisition and contracting products/policies.
• Provide briefing, review, and facilitation support for customer meetings and workshops.
• Support customer workshops and decision support sessions.
• Provide subject matter expertise during proposal development.
• Oversee project execution.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A DoD Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Master's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of related acquisition/program management experience with ten (10) years in a leadership position.
• Extensive knowledge of Navy and/or Air Force program management and contracting policies and procedures and application to development, production and fielding of major weapon systems.
• Extensive experience with Defense Acquisition management processes as contained in the DoD 5000 series directives.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to lead a collaborative team in completing complex projects.
• Ability to travel 25%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience working with/leading Major Platform Acquisition and Modernization programs.
• Experience working on a Service level staff organization.
• Experience working with SOCOM-AT&L.
• Experience with the JCIDS or PPBS process.
• Broad experience with development, coordination and communication of program management strategies and funding recommendations with mid- and senior-level Service and OSD personnel.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

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 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.