Systems Engineer - Project Manager/Task Lead

Serco; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer with a strong IT management background to lead a DoD program and serve as the technical lead.

The candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams and be the primary point of contact for government customers, supporting on-site work at the Pentagon up to 50% of the time. The role requires an interim or active Secret clearance, a BS degree in CS/IT, and 10 years of IT experience with systems administration, cloud engineering, DevOps, and SRE.

Qualifications

• An interim or active Secret security clearance.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10 years of relevant IT experience.
• Experience in systems administration, cloud engineering, DevOps, SRE.
• Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, resource management, and risk management.
• Experience assigning tasks, directing works of others, and managing deliveries against milestones.
• Previous experience working directly with Government customers, including leading meetings, presenting project schedules, and managing customer expectations.
• The ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Lead project planning, resource allocation to keep work within approved scopes.
• Assign tasks, establish priorities, and direct team members' work while monitoring progress and accountability.
• Coordinate activities across systems engineering, OPS, CM, DevSecOps, and security teams.
• Manage dependencies, identify risks and issues, and drive timely resolution.
• Serve as a customer-facing project lead, communicate project status, risks, resource needs, and decisions to government stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation and adoption of new technologies in alignment with customer requirements and security expectations.

Skills

Secret clearance

Project planning

Leadership

Government customer facing

Communications

Cross-functional coordination

Release tracking

DevSecOps

SRE

Cloud engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

AWS

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking a Systems Engineer with a strong IT management background to support a DoD program. The candidate will serve as the technical lead, and lead project planning and execution, coordinate cross-functional technical teams, and work as a primary point of contact for government customers. This role requires strong organizational, communication and leadership skills, along with experience managing project schedules, resources, and deliverables. The candidate will work closely with System engineering, operations, CM, DevSecOps, and security team to align priorities, manage dependencies, and deliver solutions that meet customers' requirements.

Candidates must reside within the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area, as this position requires on-site support at the Pentagon up to 50% of the time.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, and deliverables.

• Lead project planning, resource allocation to keep work withing approved scopes.

• Assign tasks, establish priorities, and direct team members' work while monitoring progress and accountability. Coordinate activities across systems engineering, OPS, CM, DevSecOps, and security teams.

• Manage dependencies, identify risks and issues, and drive timely resolution.

• Serve as a customer-facing project lead, communicate project status, risks, resource needs, and decisions to government stakeholders.

• Support the evaluation and adoption of new technologies in alignment with customer requirements and security expectations.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• An interim or active Secret security clearance.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 10 years of relevant IT experience.

• Experience in systems administration, cloud engineering, DevOps, SRE.

• Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, resource management, and risk management.

• Experience assigning tasks, directing works of others, and managing deliveries against milestones.

• Previous experience working directly with Government customers, including leading meetings, presenting project schedules, and management customer expectations.

• The ability to travel up to 50%.

Additional desired qualifications:

• PMP certification

• Experience supporting DoD IT projects.

• Knowledge of software development Lifecyle concepts, Agile methodologies, and DevSecOps practices

• Experience with common release tracking software (JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools)

• Knowledge of AWS Cloud services

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance--so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days.