If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a great opportunity for you! 

As the Post Shakedown Availability Analyst (PSAA), you will be on a dynamic team providing technical and programmatic support to the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office (PMS450) PSA integration team and the U.S. Navy’s Team Submarine Program Offices. You will be able to support this program from our Hampton, VA office or remotely from home. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors.

PMS450 is the acquisition program office for the New Construction of Attack Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of nuclear attack submarines. PMS450 is responsible for developing and deploying a more affordable, nuclear-powered attack submarine with multi-mission capability and enhanced capabilities for performance in littoral areas. VIRGINIA Class submarines support five of the six Navy core maritime capabilities: Deterrence, Maritime Security, Sea Control, Forward Presence, and Power Projection.

In this role, you will:

• Be the primary customer contact for all activities, regularly meeting with and updating the customer on project status.
• Assist in identifying deficiencies and corrective actions to accomplish the certification of the submarine.
• Provide expertise in material certifications as well as ensuring all major milestones are met during the PSA.
• Support the 450P team in managing the technical and administrative staff and providing ongoing direction in the performance of the certification.
• Develop and monitor program plans including time and cost estimates, ensuring delivery of the submarine on schedule and within funding.
• Lead technical discussions for project reviews, including preparing and delivering formal briefings.
• Provide senior functional and advisory role toPMS450 leveraging prior experience and familiarity with submarine new construction from shipbuilder, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, and PCU perspectives.
• Provide PCU Command contextual experience to senior personnel and senior level program management in PMS450.
• Review shipbuilder activities ensuring support is properly accounted for and sequenced.
• Provide general program support, including briefings, graphic work, visual presentation, word processing and responding to NAVSEA requirements.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An active or current DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree in any technical or managerial discipline or accounting, business, finance, or related field.
  • An Associate's 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.
• 7 years of program/project management experience or related/similar experience.
• Experience as an Engineering Department senior Enlisted leader of a new construction submarine.
• Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer.
• Knowledge/technical expertise with submarine new construction.
• Knowledge/technical experience with submarine Supervisors of Shipbuilding, PCU ISICs, and TYCOM representatives supporting new construction.
• Knowledge/technical expertise with PCU preparations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
• Ability to move in and around submarines to conduct visits with PCU leadership, on the waterfront.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Submarine experience.
• 3 years of experience managing a staff.
• 10 years of experience with Navy acquisition and/or In-Service Programs.
• Active duty experience in the submarine service.
• Submarine senior Enlisted experience.
• Nuclear engineering experience.
• Recent experience in Team Submarine.

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

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In compliance with the District of Columbia’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $101,153.87 to $164,374.77; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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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