Submarine Program Manager (Contractor)

Serco; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Contractor Program Manager to support U.S. Navy submarine programs, including PMS 397 Columbia Class and NAVSEA 05Z. The role requires an active DoW Secret clearance, U.S.

citizenship, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and 3+ years leading technical teams. You will oversee a 5–15 person team, manage subcontractors, and contribute to reports, staffing, and business development. Ideal candidates bring submarine operations/maintenance experience and strong MS Office

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret security clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or Management.
• 5+ years in the workforce with submarine operations/maintenance experience.
• 3+ years of leading teams and managing personnel.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support the Contractor Program Manager in day-to-day operations, including job description development, resume reviews, onboarding, and reporting.
• Manage timecards, finances, and personnel recognition; engage with government and contractor teams.
• Lead 5–15 personnel and oversee subcontractors to meet government program requirements.
• Assist in business development through talent identification and proposal research.
• Deliver training to government and contractor staff on submarine operations and risk management.

Skills

Active DoW Secret clearance

U.S. citizenship

Team leadership

Submarine operations/maintenance

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or Management

Master’s degree in Technical or Business acumen

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

Serco is seeking a Contractor Program Manager to support U.S. Navy submarine programs, including PMS 397 Columbia Class and NAVSEA 05Z. The role requires an active DoW Secret clearance, U.S.

citizenship, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and 3+ years leading technical teams. You will oversee a 5–15 person team, manage subcontractors, and contribute to reports, staffing, and business development. Ideal candidates bring submarine operations/maintenance experience and strong MS Office