As a program analyst, you work on the forefront of the Surface Navy’s cutting-edge shipbuilding programs. You will be integrating advanced technology and new ship concepts into the Navy’s programming and budget process. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime contractor in N96 which is responsible for determining surface combatant force levels, shipboard and related support requirements, and major characteristics of programs involving weapon systems, Cruisers, Destroyers, Frigates, Command ships, Patrol Craft, and Littoral Combat Ships (LCS).  N96 executes planning, preparation, and execution in support of this mission.

ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

In this role, you will:

• Provide on-site support, strategic analysis, and integrated support for N96 in accordance with DoD program requirements management and acquisition oversight policies and strategies for LCS and Frigate Programs on site in the Pentagon (Arlington, VA). 
• Participate in requirements and acquisition processes involving Frigate programs to include Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processing and Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) management of the Navy Surface Combatant capabilities.
• Assist in the Analysis of Alternative processes, meetings, reporting and briefing requirements.
• Prepare white papers, concept papers, technical reports, meeting summaries, briefs, outlines, draft reports and publications and documentation to support Flag level technical and financial briefings/meetings and major milestone decisions.
• Attend and provide support to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Special Advisory Boards, and off sites.
• Maintain a strong relationship and open communication with the PEO Ships, PEO IWS, NAVSEA, Fleet Commands and related government activities and industries.
• Attend conferences as the N96 Navy representative on assigned programs as required.
• Review, develop, and update program specifications, guidance documents and technical documentation.
• Maintain daily liaison with Section Head and Branch leadership.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active SECRET clearance.
• A Bachelor’s degree (4 years’ additional experience substitutes for a bachelor’s degree).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in teh Surface Navy, performing operational functions and applying mission associated concepts, policies, requirements processes, and program guidance.
• Knowledge of JCIDS and PPBE.
• Knowledge and experience in schedule and performance/technical aspects of current and future Navy surface combatant programs (DDG-51, DDG-1000, CG-47, LCS and future Frigate program).
• Knowledge and experience in defense acquisition oversight, processes, and execution (schedule, milestones, research and development, procurement, and Fleet introduction).
• Ability to produce briefing slides, metric charts, program schedules, and organizational charts.
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Travel may be required up to 10%.

If you are interested in being part of a superb team of professionals, we look forward to reviewing your application!

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.

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