Non-Propulsion Electronics Senior Navy Project Lead

About the Program

Serco supports the U.S. Navy as a prime contractor for the Team Submarine contract, providing acquisition and technical support for the development and delivery of the Navy’s submarine force. The Team Submarine concept unifies previously diverse submarine-related activities into a single, submarine-centric organization designed to reduce traditional stovepipes and improve coordination across submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. By strengthening communication and collaboration among the organizations that support the submarine enterprise, Team Submarine helps ensure the continued effectiveness, readiness, and technological superiority of the U.S. Submarine Force.

This position supports a dynamic team with work locations in Washington, DC; New London, CT; Groton, CT; and Newport, RI. The successful candidate will apply their technical expertise, leadership abilities, and collaborative skills to advance critical Navy missions and support the safety and effectiveness of our Sailors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the timely completion of program assignments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and command mission requirements.
• Serve as the primary Systems Integration and Test Lead, overseeing system integration, risk assessment, production, quality assurance, and test activities.
• Develop and implement processes to monitor, measure, and communicate program risks, production performance, system quality, and technical progress.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve conflicts involving system specifications, design, development, production, delivery, parts, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies that address identified vulnerabilities and support compliance with applicable Navy, DoD, and program policies.
• Develop and facilitate training, policy guidance, and risk-management approaches to support program execution and organizational objectives.
• Review specialized program documentation and ensure technical and programmatic products are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable standards and requirements.
• Provide clear, concise, and effective oral and written communication to stakeholders at all levels of the submarine manufacturing and acquisition enterprise.
• Serve as a liaison with assessable unit managers and representatives across administrative, engineering, technical, manufacturing, quality, and certification organizations.
• Track, analyze, and report key program metrics, performance indicators, and trends, ensuring emerging issues are identified and addressed through effective corrective action plans.
• Lead and coordinate testing and certification activities for payload systems, ensuring systems meet established technical, performance, quality, and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with government, engineering, shipbuilding, manufacturing, and industry partners to resolve technical and programmatic issues.
• Support program reviews, technical interchange meetings, working groups, and senior leadership briefings.
• Provide technical recommendations and programmatic insight to support informed decision-making and successful system delivery.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline. Degree requirements may be adjusted based on highly specialized knowledge, directly applicable experience, or demonstrated technical expertise.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience supporting U.S. Navy acquisition programs, submarine electronic systems, or related defense programs.
• Demonstrated experience in program management, technical leadership, systems integration, or a related leadership role.
• Experience with submarine electronics, combat systems, payload systems, or other mission-critical submarine systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, integration, test, certification, risk management, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and managing technical and programmatic documentation.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under short and competing deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Submarine Combat Control Systems.
• Experience with submarine weapons systems, including Weapons Launch Consoles, Common Weapon Launchers (CWL), and Tube Control Panels (TCP).
• Experience supporting Virginia-Class or Columbia-Class submarine programs.
• Prior U.S. Navy experience, particularly within Team Submarine or aboard operational submarines.
• Experience supporting submarine payload systems and non-propulsion electronics.
• Experience with Navy acquisition processes, requirements development, systems integration, test and evaluation, certification, or fleet introduction.
• Experience working directly with NAVSEA, Team Submarine, Program Executive Offices, shipbuilders, or other Navy acquisition organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of submarine manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, or certification processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex defense acquisition environments.

Key Competencies

• Technical Leadership: Deep knowledge of submarine electronics and the ability to lead complex systems integration and test efforts.
• Program Management: Proven ability to manage competing priorities, risks, schedules, and deliverables within a complex acquisition environment.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to understand the interaction of hardware, software, systems engineering, production, testing, certification, and operational requirements.
• Risk Management: Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify, assess, communicate, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with technical experts, government leadership, Navy personnel, and industry partners.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to build consensus and drive results across multidisciplinary and organizational boundaries.
• Mission Focus: Commitment to supporting the U.S. Navy’s submarine force and delivering safe, reliable, and mission-ready capabilities to the fleet.