Senior DoD Acquisition & Program Manager

Serco; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Acquisition & Program Management Professional III to provide acquisition, program management, and systems engineering support to DoD customers across multiple services. The role supports government PAEs, PEOs, PMOs, and acquisition orgs managing development, procurement, modernization, sustainment, and fielding of critical capabilities.

The successful candidate will apply DoD Acquisition System processes, requirements development, program execution, contracting support, risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in one of the listed fields.
• Minimum 15 years of DoD acquisition, program management, or systems engineering experience.
• Experience with DoD ACAT 1 programs and DoDI 5000 guidance is preferred.
• Experience preparing acquisition documentation and program management artifacts.
• Experience supporting cost, schedule, and performance management.
• Experience collaborating with government and contractor teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Support government acquisition programs through all phases of the acquisition life cycle.
• Assist in development and execution of acquisition strategies and program management plans.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate acquisition documentation and program decision packages.
• Support cost, schedule, and performance management activities.
• Track and manage program risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate activities among government stakeholders, contractors, and support organizations.
• Develop requirements documentation, SOWs, PWS, and acquisition planning docs.
• Assist with contract execution, program reviews, and contractor performance assessments.
• Develop executive-level briefings and status reports for senior leadership.
• Facilitate IPT meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Support systems engineering, test, logistics, cybersecurity, and financial management as required.

Skills

Defense Acquisition System

Program Planning

Requirements Development

Contract & Acquisition Support

Cost, Schedule & Risk Analysis

Executive Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

IPT Leadership

Strategic Planning

Systems Thinking

Government Documentation

MS Office Proficiency

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Systems Engineering/Business Administration/Program Management/ Acquisition Management/ Logistics/ Information Technology or related field

Job description

Serco is seeking an Acquisition & Program Management Professional III to provide acquisition, program management, and systems engineering support to DoD customers across multiple services. The role supports government PAEs, PEOs, PMOs, and acquisition orgs managing development, procurement, modernization, sustainment, and fielding of critical capabilities.

The successful candidate will apply DoD Acquisition System processes, requirements development, program execution, contracting support, risk