About this role
Position Description & Qualifications
If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy, Serco has a great opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB). Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors.
Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide help to the Submarine Industrial Base Workforce Engagement Director by engaging with suppliers in Pennsylvania/Appalachia on industrial workforce development and engagement. This individual will assist in engaging with academic institutions, trade schools, community colleges, suppliers and shipyards within the maritime industrial base on matters related to industrial work force hiring, training, retention, and all other workforce related issues. SIB has been tasked to grow and assist the industrial workforce in Pennsylvania to include interaction with maritime suppliers; training opportunities and education including educating K-12 on industrial workforce; assisting trade schools; or interfacing with community colleges/trade schools. This is a fast-paced environment requiring daily interactions with suppliers and other companies as you assist with achieving SIB’s mission. You will perform intermediate mission support tasks, assist in strategic planning, and provide insights to optimize mission operations.
You will be 100% remote thus you must be a self-motivated person who can interface with leadership; identify issues with little guidance; develop and articulate a business plan; work with other companies to create statements of work with deliverables; take charge and drive your plan to success; and achieve actionable results that provide a return on investment. If your desire is to make a difference in the construction and sustainment of the US Navy vessels, this position is for you. This position will be filled remotely in Pennsylvania as you work from your home or travel to engage with suppliers .
Must be able obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
Program Overview:
The Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Program leads the U.S. Navy's effort to revitalize America's shipbuilding and repair capabilities. Established in September 2024, the program strengthens and expands the industrial base that builds and maintains surface ships, aircraft carriers, and submarines vital to national defense.
https://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/mib/Pages/default.aspx
DRPM Subs is responsible for:
- The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines, including R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E). This program is a major defense acquisition effort with significant Congressional and OSD visibility.
- The acquisition of VIRGINIA Class Submarines, including lifecycle management, T&E, LFT&E, and Fleet introduction, with an estimated lifecycle cost of ~$336B.
- The SSN(X) program, responsible for next-generation fast attack submarine
design and acquisition, emphasizing speed, stealth, payload capacity, and operational endurance.
Serco supports the US Navy as prime for SHAPM contract supporting the acquisition of submarines and surface vessels.
In this role, you will:
- This individual will assess the Submarine Industrial Base workforce and develop an understanding of the overall requirements and challenges faced by submarine suppliers.
- This individual will interface with SIB suppliers to understand their workforce requirements, pipeline, recruitment, retention, and difficulties they are facing related to the workforce.
- Conduct program analysis and performance monitoring.
- Provides daily program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior level executives.
- Document and refine mission requirements.
- Works with multiple stakeholders across the PA region to expedite evaluation, determine critical areas, and assess how to fund SIB efforts that produce optimal return on investment.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication and coordination activities.
- Work with the SIB team which is spread across the United States and is focused on workforce development/marketing, supply chain/sustainment, and technology developments.
- Works closely with submarine shipbuilding suppliers to address critical workforce and supply chain issues they face.
- Provide operational planning and execution support.
- Works with Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) to implement regionalization strategy which encourages a broad regional strategy to strengthen the Navy industrial base in the region and create an ecosystem with sufficient training, placement, and retention efforts to meet and sustain regional workforce demand.
- Evaluates projects and initiatives including capital projects that will increase throughput capacity in the maritime trades, curriculum development, social media/marketing campaigns, and veteran/veteran spouse outreach, among others.
- Conduct risk assessment and manage mitigation strategies.
- Develop relationships with local and regional workforce and economic development organizations.
- Drafts information papers in response to Congressional inquiries.
- Provides input to Report to Congress regarding SIB spend goals and associated return on investment.
- Assist in preparing detailed documentation and reporting.
- Travels to regional entities to meet with local stakeholders about workforce initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Must be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance.
- A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience.
- Project management experience of 3+ years is required.
- Experience conducting Data analysis and presenting results.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral. You will be interacting with industry and senior leadership.
- Proficiency in communication and stakeholder management.
- Customer-oriented team player focused on mission who is self-motivated, driven and who can work independently and remotely.
- Industrial Base/Supply Chain/Workforce experience is desired.
- Strong expertise in mission support processes.
- Experience developing or managing advanced manufacturing programs (such as additive manufacturing) is a plus.
- Experience developing, implementing, and/or overseeing skill trades training is a plus.
- Knowledge/Experience of US Navy shipbuilding and maintenance is a plus.
- Experience/knowledge of the submarine/maritime industrial base is a plus, although not necessary.
- Supporting submarine/maritime acquisition, maintenance, maritime industry, or operations is a plus.
- Ability to travel 10%.
Additional Desired Experience and Skills:
- Master's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, education, science, or an engineering discipline is preferred.
If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
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: [email protected] 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.
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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. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected] .