Senior Acquisition Strategy & Contracting Lead (Secret Clearance)

Serco Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Management and Contracting Professional to provide strategic leadership and expert support across acquisition capabilities for high-impact DoD programs in the United States.

The role involves directing execution, mentoring teams, delivering executive-level briefings, and driving performance improvements. The candidate will manage complex projects, maintain client relationships, and lead transformation efforts in fast-paced environments while ensuring

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and 15+ years of related acquisition/program management experience, including 10+ years in leadership.
• Active Secret clearance or higher; US citizenship.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD/DoW program management and contracting policies and procedures.
• Experience with Defense Acquisition management processes as per DoD 5000 directives and FAR/DFARs.
• Ability to lead complex projects from start to finish with cost, schedule and performance responsibilities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and develop proposals with clients.
• Willingness to travel up to 10–25% depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Acquisition Management and Contracting analysis and transformation projects, assign task leads, and manage progress.
• Lead analysis and develop recommendations and final products for acquisition efforts.
• Prepare final products; lead meeting and workshop preparation and facilitation.
• Support cost, schedule, and performance management activities.
• Manage customer relationships throughout project execution.
• Provide leadership, analytical support, and SME to acquisition initiatives.
• Contribute to strategy, policy development, and process improvement; ensure compliance and performance standards.
• Assist with contract execution, program reviews, and contractor performance assessments.
• Mentor junior team members and guide clients through change management while upholding quality and risk standards.
• Identify and capture Acquisition Management opportunities and support proposal development.
• Oversee project execution.

Skills

Acquisition management

Contracting

Program management

Leadership

Proposal development

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cost management

Schedule management

Performance management

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

DoD 5000 series directives

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Management and Contracting Professional to provide strategic leadership and expert support across acquisition capabilities for high-impact DoD programs in the United States.

The role involves directing execution, mentoring teams, delivering executive-level briefings, and driving performance improvements. The candidate will manage complex projects, maintain client relationships, and lead transformation efforts in fast-paced environments while ensuring