Senior Logistics and Program Management Professional 1

Serco is seeking a strategic logistics leader to support Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition, sustainment, and lifecycle management programs. The role provides expert-level guidance to government and industry stakeholders throughout the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring weapon systems, platforms, and support systems achieve readiness, affordability, maintainability, and long-term sustainment objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition logistics planning and execution throughout all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Product Support Strategies, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) documentation, and sustainment analyses.
• Evaluate logistics requirements, supportability considerations, and sustainment risks for major defense acquisition programs.
• Support program offices with logistics planning, provisioning, maintenance concepts, technical data management, and supply support strategies.
• Conduct logistics assessments and provide recommendations to improve readiness, availability, reliability, and lifecycle affordability.
• Provide expertise across the 12 Integrated Product Support Elements; develop sustainment metrics and performance management frameworks.
• Support Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Supportability (RAMS) analyses.
• Ensure sustainment planning aligns with operational requirements and program objectives.
• Analyze and optimize global supply chains supporting defense and aerospace systems.
• Assess sourcing strategies, inventory management policies, warehousing operations, transportation networks, and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain resilience, reduce risk, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop logistics business case analyses and support make-versus-buy decisions.
• Support development and execution of Foreign Military Sales logistics and sustainment programs.
• Coordinate lifecycle logistics planning with international partners and government stakeholders.
• Provide expertise related to sustainment contracts, maintenance support, and logistics readiness for allied and partner nations.
• Advise senior government and industry leaders on acquisition strategy, logistics modernization, sustainment policy, and workforce development initiatives.
• Support major investment decisions through operational assessments, logistics evaluations, and risk analysis.
• Facilitate collaboration among engineering, contracting, program management, maintenance, and logistics organizations.

Requirements

• US Citizenship and active Secret security clearance.
• Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in DoD acquisition logistics, Integrated Product Support (IPS), lifecycle sustainment, supply chain management, aerospace, and defense operations.
• Experience supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) or equivalent complex acquisition programs.
• Experience developing and executing logistics strategies for military platforms, systems, or programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing large organizations, budgets, and complex logistics operations.
• Experience collaborating with senior leaders, acquisition professionals, operational commands, and industry partners.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Former military officer (O-6 or equivalent senior leadership experience preferred).
• Experience supporting Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Army, or Joint acquisition programs.
• Experience with aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations.
• Experience managing Foreign Military Sales sustainment programs.
• Experience conducting due diligence, logistics assessments, and operational evaluations.
• Experience supporting defense manufacturing, depot operations, and aftermarket services.
• Expertise in logistics modeling, simulation, operations research, or supply chain analytics.
• Prior experience in executive-level leadership positions.

About Serco

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees deliver vital services across Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation at over 100 sites. Serco supports every branch of the U.S. military, numerous federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, and state and local governments.

Pay

The salary range for this position is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by factors including scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect local labor markets. Eligible positions may also include annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, plus flexible work arrangements where permitted.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan.