Serco is hiring a Project Leader to support new and existing tasking for the Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) program in Newport, RI. In this role you will help manage the daily execution of technical instructions to provide services for NUWC Code 34 protected and wideband MILSATCOM systems and subsystems.

You will communicate directly with the customer regarding program status, help manage program financial and schedule requirements, and report task status to upper management, customers, and stakeholders. 

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance post employment

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate technical services across multiple Warfare Centers and DoD Components in the research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E), production, and sustainment of MILSATCOM systems and subsystems.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Responsible for briefing customer, user, and upper management on all facets of the program.
• Frequent customer, user, and upper management interaction is routine.
• Direct the work of functional employees in the execution of the assigned projects while establishing and monitoring performance to schedules, plans, and milestones.
• Oversee program financials including monthly actuals, manpower forecasting, reporting, variance justification, and generating Government spend plans.
• Monitor cost and schedule of program, including managing risk and opportunities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external customers providing regular program status reports to stakeholders.
• Assist the Government team in technical evaluation of in-progress and proposed engineering, maintenance, and RDT&E efforts.

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To be successful in this, role you will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance
  • U.S Citizenship required 
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field
  • Or a High School Diploma with minimum 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree 
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience with supervising a team
• Ability to travel up to 10% 

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Active Top Secret security clearance 
• Personnel management experience is preferred

If you are interested in supporting and working with our team across the globe on a passionate, talented, and diverse Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!

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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