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Serco, Inc. Navy Project Lead in Huntsville, Alabama

This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors. Team Submarines Submarine Program Offices are responsible for :

The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the RandD, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (TandE) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFTandE) of the class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

The acquisition of VIRGINIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the RandD, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (TandE), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFTandE), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navys newest class of nuclear attack submarines. The program is a major defense acquisition program with a total life cycle cost of approximately $336B. Additionally, successful improvement of the Class' capabilities is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

The SSN(X) Office is responsible for the acquisition and design of the future fast attack submarine and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the RandD, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (TandE) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFTandE) of the future submarine. The future Attack Submarine will be designed to retain multi-mission capability and sustained combat presence in denied waters with a focus on greater speed, stealth, and horizontal payloads and salvo rates.

You must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force. Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide help to the SIB Director in PEO SSBN by standing up programs and engaging with suppliers in the Gulf Coast and surrounding areas on industrial workforce development. This individual will assist in engaging with suppliers within the submarine industrial base on matters related to industrial work force hiring, training, retention, and all other workforce related issues. SIB has been tasked to grow the industrial workforce in the Gulf Coast region to include interaction with suppliers as well as training opportunities and education to include educating K-12 on industrial workforce; assisting trade schools; or interfacing with community colleges. If your desire is to make a difference in the construction and sustainment of the US Navy Submarine force, this position is ideal. This position will be filled remotely within the Gulf Coast region as you work out of your home or travel to engage with suppliers . General Duties:

This individual will assess the Submarine Industrial Base workforce and develops 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.

Provides daily program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior level executives.

Works with multiple stakeholders across the region to expedite evaluation, determin critical areas, and assess how to fund SIB efforts that produce optimal return on investment.

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.

Works with Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) to implement regionalization strategy which encourage 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.

Develops 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.

Travels to regional entities to meet with local stakeholders about workforce initiatives. Qualifications

Industrial Base/Supply Chain/Workforce within the Gulf Coast region is essential.

Experience/knowledge of the submarine industrial base is a plus, although not necessary.

Supporting submarine acquisition, maintenance, maritime industry, or operations is a plus.

Project management experience.

Experience conducting Data analysis and presenting results.

Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral. You will be interacting with industry and senior leadership.

Customer-oriented team player focused on mission who is self-motivated and driven who can work independently and remotely.

You must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

8-10 years professional experience.

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, education, science, or an engineering discipline is preferred.

Approximately 10% travel. Position Type Full-Time

Security Clearance Secret

Telework Yes - May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position

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