Task Manager - (Arlington, VA *Hybrid)

Serco; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Task Manager to lead a dispersed team supporting the DDG 51 program.

The role coordinates configuration and data management, class standard equipment oversight, design engineering coordination, and financial analysis across sites in Washington, DC; Bath, ME; and Pascagoula, MS. You will drive cross‑functional workload, engage Navy stakeholders, develop integrated briefings, and ensure DoD instructions and DD Form 1423 data requirements are met, while traveling up to 10%

Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of Navy program support, defense contracting, configuration/data management, or related technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team across distributed sites.
• Manage CM, DM, CSE, design engineering, and financial analysis tasks.
• Develop integrated briefs for senior discussions and customer meetings.
• Ensure compliance with DoD/Navy instructions and DD Form 1423 requirements.
• Support program integration and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Security clearance

US citizenship

Communication skills

Leadership

DoD processes

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or related field

Job description

Task Manager – DDG 51 Program Support

The Serco Task Manager serves as the lead coordinator and integrator for a dispersed team supporting the DDG 51 Program. This role manages configuration and data management functions, class standard equipment oversight, design engineering coordination, and financial analysis activities across multiple locations, including Washington, D.C., Bath, ME, and Pascagoula, MS. The Task Manager ensures alignment with Navy program requirements, oversees cross-functional workload distribution, and supports the resolution of high‑visibility technical, contractual, and programmatic issues.

Position Description & Qualifications

In This Role, You Will

Team Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary support team consisting of configuration analysts, data management analysts, information support personnel, class design engineering management staff, and financial analysts located across three geographic sites.
• Oversee division tasking for:
• Configuration Management (CM)
• Data Management (DM) of CDRLs and government Integrated Database Environments (IDEs)
• Class Standard Equipment (CSE)
• Design Engineering coordination
• Financial analysis and trend evaluation
• Ensure balanced workload distribution and successful completion of customer-directed priorities.

Technical & Programmatic Coordination

• Prepare and maintain shipbuilder multi‑year procurement (MYP) configuration baselines.
• Develop, interpret, and enforce DD Form 1423 data requirements.
• Support database modernization efforts and ensure alignment with ongoing IT/environmental updates.
• Maintain Navy oversight of vendor CSE purchase specifications and compliance.
• Analyze contract‑specific trends in engineering design and financial performance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Issue Resolution

• Maintain direct interface with DDG 51 stakeholders and support resolution of technical or programmatic issues.
• Assist division leads in addressing high‑visibility, complex, or emergent challenges requiring coordinated subject‑matter expertise.
• Participate in recurring Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings covering CM, DM, CSE, design engineering, and financial topics.

Deliverables, Documentation & Process Improvement

• Develop integrated briefings and presentations using input from multiple task areas to support customer discussions and decision‑making.
• Assist in drafting, updating, and maintaining PMS 400D Instructions to ensure consistent program processes.
• Ensure the incorporation of current DoD and Navy Instructions into all relevant deliverables, products, and workflows.

Task & Project Integration

• Coordinate projects and initiatives impacting the Task and PMS 400D, ensuring alignment across functional areas.
• Provide expertise on DoD contract structures, terminology, standards enforcement, and compliance.

Administrative & Logistical Support

• Coordinate quarterly customer‑directed travel, including TARs, VARs, and Trip Reports.
• Manage badge requests, building access, and account maintenance for team members.
• Ensure CACs, NMCI accounts, and associated credentials remain active and updated.
• Support cross‑program coordination to maintain timely access, communication flow, and overall readiness.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Active Secret security clearance
  • U.S Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in Navy program support, defense contracting, configuration/data management, systems engineering, or related technical fields
• Demonstrated experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams across distributed locations and coordinating complex technical and programmatic activities
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, contract structure, DD Form 1423 requirements, CDRLs, and standards enforcement
• Proven ability to address high‑visibility or complex issues, integrating input from engineering, financial, and configuration/data management domains
• Excellent communication, briefing, and stakeholder‑coordination skills, including experience preparing integrated briefs and supporting senior‑level discussions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workload balancing, cross‑task coordination, account maintenance (CAC/NMCI), access requirements, and travel documentation
• Familiarity with Navy and DoD instructions relevant to CM, DM, CSE oversight, program documentation, and deliverables
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

• PMP certification preferred
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field
• Experience supporting NAVSEA/PAE Maritime PMS 400D, DDG 51 class programs, or major Navy acquisition program offices
• Knowledge of shipbuilder MYP configuration baselines, design engineering workflows, and contract financial trend analysis
• Familiarity with NMCI systems, government travel systems (TARs, VARs), and secure facility access processes

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.

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.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor.

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.

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.

• 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.