Undersea Programs Ops Director (Secret Clearance)

Serco; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Washington, DC seeks a Director, Business Operations to lead the Undersea Warfare Enterprise, driving cradle-to-grave acquisition, oversight of program performance, and coordination with senior government and industry partners to sustain maritime capabilities.

You will shape strategic contracting, risk management, and lifecycle sustainment for naval programs, requiring DoW Secret clearance and cross-functional collaboration in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in listed fields.
• 10 years of leadership experience in government, defense, acquisition, shipbuilding, sustainment, or related programs.
• Experience managing large-scale government contracts or programs.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior government and industry stakeholders on program execution and strategic priorities.
• Support senior customer engagement activities and maintain relationships across the Undersea Warfare Enterprise.
• Conduct independent assessments of program execution, schedule performance, and acquisition outcomes.
• Identify emerging risks and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Evaluate program performance measures and operational effectiveness to support decision-making.
• Develop and evaluate operational processes, governance, and performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Acquisition strategy

Risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, program management, operations management, acquisition, or related field

Master's degree in business, engineering, acquisition, program management, operations research, or related discipline

Job description

Serco Inc. in Washington, DC seeks a Director, Business Operations to lead the Undersea Warfare Enterprise, driving cradle-to-grave acquisition, oversight of program performance, and coordination with senior government and industry partners to sustain maritime capabilities.

You will shape strategic contracting, risk management, and lifecycle sustainment for naval programs, requiring DoW Secret clearance and cross-functional collaboration in a matrix environment.