Looking for an opportunity where you can take on a leadership role in supporting U.S. Navy Command and Control and Navigation Systems for our ships and Sailors. U.S. Navy Command and Control and Navigation Systems for our ships and Sailors? Then Serco has a great opportunity for you!

As the Configuration Management Specialist (Navy Acquisition) based in Arlington, VA, you will join an integrated government-industry team as the lead support for Configuration Management for critical Navy systems. Use your expertise and collaborative skills to positively impact our national defense and make a difference in the world’s greatest Navy.

Serco provides technical support to its customer, a defense acquisition program management office which is responsible for the development, acquisition, production, fielding, and lifetime support of Command and Control and Navigation systems. This senior-level position has aspects of Configuration Management (CM), Risk Management, Integrated Logistics Support, defense acquisition management, and other related skills.

In this role you will:

• Provide principal support for CM and Risk Management for the government CM and RM leads.
• Prepare for, arrange, coordinate, and execute Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and Working Group (CMWG) meetings.
• Prepare CCB documents for review, staffing, and approval.
• Compile, review, and update CM documentation for accuracy and completeness; track through the routing and approval process.
• Prepare, disseminate, and track to completion CM-related tasking and actions.
• Using the NDE Website, prepare the monthly SCD Report indicating where the SCDs are in the voting process.
• Review and provide comments on Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) for Navigation systems.
• Prepare and maintain the program office Risk Register.
• Update program risks, collect risk status updates from risk owners, and track risk mitigation plans and risk walk-down plans.
• Help facilitate Risk Review Boards and Risk Advisory Boards, prepare minutes, and track action items.
• Other duties as assigned

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An Active or Current DoD Interim Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship
• A Bachelor's degree
  • An Associates Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
• 5 years of related/similar experience.
• Familiarity with defense acquisition in an acquisition program management office setting.
• Advanced internal team communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate independently with little direct supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An Active or Current DoD Secret Clearance.
• CM expertise in surface ships and ship systems.
• Government program office experience.
• Understanding of CM tools and databases.
• Risk Management experience.
• Working knowledge of collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint.

Take this opportunity to join a high-performing team, advance your career as a technical manager, and make a real difference supporting America’s Navy. Join the Serco team today!

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.

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