Position Description

Serco provides a fast-paced, collaborative work environment where individuals have an opportunity to support multiple cutting-edge projects for top government and commercial leaders. We offer opportunities to solve problems and improve processes while leveraging the newest technologies to provide our customers the highest quality products and services. This position is based out of our Dayton, OH office with travel and remote work options supporting out-of-area DoD, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers as required.

The Senior Acquisition SME will provide multi-disciplinary support to government system acquisition program management offices and will serve as an adviser to government personnel. Duties will include planning, executing, and controlling acquisition programs; organizing, training, and supervising a support staff. Will work with senior government personnel on a regular basis, and will frequently be called on to provide briefings and lead large meetings.

The ideal candidate for this position possess U.S. Air Force and Space acquisition experience with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Acquisition experience from other DoD service acquisition organizations is also considered highly relevant. Serco is seeking someone who is versatile, with a broad background and demonstrated ability to produce quality work. Must be comfortable in a challenging, multi-tasking, dynamic, high-tempo, deadline-intensive environment with a flexible work schedule supporting multiple customers. Applicants must also have excellent listening as well as oral and written communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with customers and colleagues.

This individual is responsible for providing acquisition management support services to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of acquisition services in support of the customer’s mission. Services include some or all of the following:

• Requirements, program strategies, and acquisition plan development

• Project execution

• Bid and proposal review/analysis

• Other related services associated with the acquisition process

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A DoD Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance

• Master's Degree

• 7 years of program management of major acquisition programs

• 5 years in a leadership position

• Extensive knowledge of Air Force and Space program management policies and procedures and application to development, production and fielding of major weapon systems

• Extensive experience with Defense Acquisition management processes as contained in the DoD 5000 series directives required

• Ability to work effectively both independently and a part of a collaborative team

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience working with Service specific Rapid Capabilities Offices and Research Laboratories

• Experience executing alternative/rapid acquisition authorities

• Broad experience with development, coordination and communication of program management strategies and recommendations with mid- and senior-level Service and OSD personnel

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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://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com 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.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .

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.

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ID 62871

Recruiting Location : Location US-OH-Dayton

Category Project/Program Management

Position Type Full-Time

Security Clearance TS/SCI

Telework Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position

Campaign LPSWCG