Senior DoD Acquisition & Program Manager

Serco; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. seeks an Acquisition & Program Management Professional III to provide acquisition, program management, and systems engineering support to DoD customers across Air Force, Army, Navy, Joint, and Defense Agencies.

The role supports government PAEs, PEOs, PMOs, and acquisition organizations responsible for development, procurement, modernization, sustainment, and fielding of mission-critical capabilities, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Information Technology or related field
• Minimum 15 years of DoD acquisition, program management, or systems engineering experience
• Senior Material Leader/Program Manager (O-5/O-6) level experience preferred
• Experience with DoD ACAT 1 programs under DoDI 5000 guidance
• Experience with cost, schedule, and performance management
• Proven collaboration with government and contractor teams
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability 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, milestone materials, and 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.
• Assist with SOW, PWS, and acquisition planning documentation.
• Assist with contract execution, program reviews, and contractor performance assessments.
• Develop executive briefings, reports, and status updates for senior leadership.
• Facilitate IPT meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Support systems engineering, test, logistics, cybersecurity, and financial management.
• Analyze acquisition alternatives, trade studies, and programmatic impacts.
• Support implementation of DoD acquisition policies and best practices.
• Participate in business development activities to grow the business.

Skills

Defense Acquisition System

Program Planning

Requirements Development

Contract Support

Cost & Risk Analysis

Executive Communications

Stakeholder Engagement

IPT Leadership

Strategic Planning

Systems Thinking

MS Office Suite

teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Security clearance: Active Secret

Job description

Serco Inc. seeks an Acquisition & Program Management Professional III to provide acquisition, program management, and systems engineering support to DoD customers across Air Force, Army, Navy, Joint, and Defense Agencies.

The role supports government PAEs, PEOs, PMOs, and acquisition organizations responsible for development, procurement, modernization, sustainment, and fielding of mission-critical capabilities, with travel up to 25%.