Senior Acquisition Executive Advisor - (Dayton, OH)

About the role

The Senior Acquisition Executive Advisor provides strategic leadership and high-impact advisory support across Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition and sustainment organizations. This role supports large-scale, enterprise-level weapon system portfolios, delivering expertise in acquisition strategy, program execution, sustainment, and modernization.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level advisory support on acquisition strategy, program execution, and portfolio management for major defense programs
• Support oversight of ACAT I/II weapon system programs, including modernization, sustainment, and production efforts
• Advises government leadership on programmatic risk, cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Lead or support enterprise-level portfolio analysis, investment strategy, and resource alignment
• Facilitate coordination across program offices, engineering teams, sustainment organizations, and international partners
• Support development and execution of strategic plans, acquisition roadmaps, and capability delivery strategies
• Deliver executive-level briefings and decision support to senior DoD and multinational leadership
• Support organizational transformation initiatives, workforce development strategies, and performance improvement efforts
• Lead or mentor integrated product teams (IPTs) supporting mission-critical acquisition programs
• Review program documentation, acquisition artifacts, and governance materials to assess program health and readiness
• Support development and execution of strategic plans, acquisition roadmaps, and capability delivery strategies
• Support organizational transformation initiatives, workforce development strategies, and performance improvement efforts
• Lead or mentor integrated product teams (IPTs) supporting mission-critical acquisition programs
• Support development and execution of strategic plans, acquisition roadmaps, and capability delivery strategies
• Support organizational transformation initiatives, workforce development strategies, and performance improvement efforts
• Lead or mentor integrated product teams (IPTs) supporting mission-critical acquisition programs

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Masters degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum 15 years of experience in DoD acquisition, program management, or senior operational leadership
• Demonstrated experience leading: Large-scale defense acquisition portfolios ($1B+ programs)
• Integrated program teams (IPTs) with 100+ personnel
• Multi-site or geographically distributed organizations
• Experience supporting Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), PEO organizations, or equivalent
• Deep knowledge of: DoD acquisition lifecycle (DoDI 5000 series), Sustainment and modernization of major weapon systems, Program governance and milestone decision processes
• Proven ability to advise SES, General Officers, and senior acquisition leadership
• Experience supporting international programs, coalition operations, or FMS efforts
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Qualifications

• Former Senior Materiel Leader (SML), Division Chief, or PEO-level equivalent experience
• DAWIA Level III certifications in Program Management, Systems Engineering (SPRDE), or Test & Evaluation
• Experience supporting major aircraft programs (e.g., mobility, fighter, or training aircraft portfolios)
• Experience leading large acquisition organizations within AFMC or equivalent commands
• Background in portfolio analysis, business integration, or enterprise program oversight
• Experience supporting joint, interagency, or intelligence community organizations
• Technical & Functional Expertise: DoD Acquisition Lifecycle (ACAT I–III programs), Portfolio & Investment Management, Weapon System Sustainment & Modernization, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leadership, Risk, Cost, and Schedule Management, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) & International Programs, Organizational Transformation & Workforce Strategy, Executive-Level Decision Support

Skills

• Executive Leadership & Strategic Vision
• Enterprise Program Management
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
• Complex Problem Solving
• Organizational Alignment & Integration
• Communication & Executive Briefing

Benefits

To learn more about Serco's total rewards package, including competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance, visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer.