Strategic Director, Undersea Programs & Operations

Serco; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a visionary Leader to support the PAE Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio within the Navy. This role drives cradle-to-grave acquisition, manages technical innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms. The position requires an active DoW Secret clearance (TS/SCI upgrade preferred) and U.S.

citizenship, with 25% travel. You will lead cross-functional teams, assess program performance, and advise senior stakeholders to ensure mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Operations Management, Acquisition, or related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience supporting complex government/ defense programs.
• Experience supporting management, execution, or oversight of large-scale government programs.
• Experience assessing program performance, operational risks, and business challenges and developing recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders regarding program execution, operational performance, risk mitigation, and strategic priorities.
• Support senior-level customer engagement activities and maintain relationships across the Undersea Warfare Enterprise.
• Conduct independent assessments of program execution, schedule performance, industrial base readiness, and acquisition outcomes.
• Identify emerging risks and improvement opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Evaluate program performance measures and organizational outcomes to support informed decision-making.
• Support development and evaluation of operational processes, governance frameworks, performance metrics, and business practices.
• Analyze complex operational and business challenges and recommend solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support execution of complex government contracts and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
• Promote collaboration across government, industry, and internal organizations to achieve mission success.
• Provide expertise regarding defense industrial base capabilities and supply chain considerations.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Acquisition strategy

Operations management

Cross-functional teams

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Serco is seeking a visionary Leader to support the PAE Undersea and Submarine Programs portfolio within the Navy. This role drives cradle-to-grave acquisition, manages technical innovation, contracting, and lifecycle sustainment for advanced undersea platforms. The position requires an active DoW Secret clearance (TS/SCI upgrade preferred) and U.S.

citizenship, with 25% travel. You will lead cross-functional teams, assess program performance, and advise senior stakeholders to ensure mission