Submarine Program Action Officer - Defense Acquisition

Able Too Work; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a proactive Action Officer to support the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Advance Manufacturing Team.

You will assist in planning and executing mission-critical operations, leveraging AI/ML, robotics, Industry 4.0, NDT, lasers, and other advanced tech. You will work with the SIB Advance Manufacturing director to support multiple technology lines and deliver solutions for Navy customers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience supporting military front offices, defense acquisitions, or HQ commands.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Working familiarity with Navy Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and naval organizational structures.
• Strong foundation in mission support activities and analytical mindset.
• Direct operational experience within the Submarine community or related offices is highly desired.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proofreading and memo drafting experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, format, and review executive briefing packages, read-ahead folders, point papers, and slide presentations.
• Prepare and review materials for Navy Correspondence Manual standards and formatting requirements.
• Support the generation and documentation of mission requirements.
• Track tasks, monitor deadlines, coordinate staffing packages, and ensure on-time front-office responses.
• Conduct program analysis and contribute to performance monitoring.
• Coordinate operational communications with Navy PEOs and review inbound/outbound documents.
• Engage with stakeholders and prepare meeting minutes and executive summaries.
• Provide operational planning and execution support as needed.
• Coordinate with Flag and SES leadership engagements and external partners.
• Manage comprehensive mission logistics, secure transit planning, and facility access control.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation.

Skills

DoW Secret clearance

6+ years experience

Navy program familiarity

Strong communication

Travel 10%

MS Office 365

DTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Tools

MS Office 365

DTS

Job description

Serco Inc. is seeking a proactive Action Officer to support the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Advance Manufacturing Team.

You will assist in planning and executing mission-critical operations, leveraging AI/ML, robotics, Industry 4.0, NDT, lasers, and other advanced tech. You will work with the SIB Advance Manufacturing director to support multiple technology lines and deliver solutions for Navy customers.