Task Manager: Navy Program Lead & Cross‑Site Coordinator

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

Job summary

Serco Inc. in the United States seeks a Task Manager to lead a dispersed team supporting the DDG 51 program. You will coordinate configuration management, data management, and class standard equipment across sites, ensuring alignment with Navy requirements and resolving complex issues.

The role involves teamwork with engineering, financial, and program staff, plus providing integrated briefs for senior leadership and coordinating travel and access requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years Navy program support or defense contracting experience.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams across distributed locations.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes and DD Form 1423 requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Excellent briefing and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a dispersed team across three geographic sites.
• Oversee configuration management and data management for DDG 51 program.
• Develop and maintain shipbuilder MYP configuration baselines.
• Interface with DDG 51 stakeholders and resolve issues.
• Prepare integrated briefs and participate in IPT meetings.
• Manage logistics, access, and travel documentation.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Leadership across multiple sites

DoD acquisition processes

Education

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

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

Job description

Serco Inc. in the United States seeks a Task Manager to lead a dispersed team supporting the DDG 51 program. You will coordinate configuration management, data management, and class standard equipment across sites, ensuring alignment with Navy requirements and resolving complex issues.

The role involves teamwork with engineering, financial, and program staff, plus providing integrated briefs for senior leadership and coordinating travel and access requirements as needed.