Senior Program Analyst (Submarine Construction Material)

About the Role

Serco is seeking a Senior Program Analyst (Submarine Construction Material) to join a dynamic team providing technical and programmatic support to the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program (PMS450) and the U.S. Navy’s Team Submarine Program Offices. This role supports the PMS450 Construction Division, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and Vendor Management Branch (PMS450C1), engaging with key stakeholders in the submarine new construction enterprise, including shipbuilders, Supervisors of Shipbuilding, and other divisions of PMS450.

The VIRGINIA Class Submarines (VCS) are designed to seek out and destroy enemy ships/submarines, operate independently or with carrier strike groups, provide early battlefield intelligence, deliver covert striking power, and interdict seaborne commerce. U.S. Navy submarines provide a critical undersea advantage against adversaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management expertise and oversight of VCS material, including Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE), ensuring timely delivery to support construction schedules while meeting technical and quality requirements.
• Focus on improving perennial material issues to enable shipbuilder success.
• Lead efforts to define an optimized plan for government oversight of shipbuilder material procurement and management activities.
• Ensure strategic alignment of multi-functional, multi-organizational efforts to coordinate material oversight, reduce organizational overlap, and increase efficiency.
• Identify issues and challenges within the VCS material area, analyze root causes, evaluate solutions, and provide recommendations in the best interest of the VCS Program.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and execute recommendations.
• Provide proactive updates on work efforts to VCS Construction Leadership.
• Foster a high-performing team environment through coaching, mentorship, and clear direction, empowering autonomy and professional growth.

Requirements

• Active U.S. (DoD) Secret security clearance (required).
• U.S. citizenship (required).
• 15+ years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of DoD Acquisition regulations and requirements.
• Experience or familiarity in submarine construction, supply chain management, or general project management.
• Deep technical experience in naval manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, tailored to appropriate audiences.
• Proven leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
• Learning attitude with critical self-assessment to improve outcomes.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to influence actions to meet technical program milestones.
• Experience briefing senior leaders.
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs.
• Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end-item customer.
• Recent experience in Team Submarine.
• Experience supporting a submarine acquisition program.
• Technical or engineering experience with DoD acquisition programs and processes.
• Experience developing technical standards.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills.
• Ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, with 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is provided as a general guideline and varies based on factors such as scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and geographic market considerations. Eligible positions may also include annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. For roles in multiple states, the range may reflect differences in local labor markets.