SME Program Manager (RF)

About the role

Serco is seeking a Program Manager Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Multifunction Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Integrated Capability Team (ICT) at Wright Patterson AFB, OH. This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain or transfer an active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI. ICTs accelerate capability delivery by integrating acquisition, technical, and modernization efforts across the entirety of AFLCMC/WA aircraft platforms. Through portfolio-level collaboration, architecture alignment, and enterprise decision-making, ICTs create opportunities to deliver greater speed, agility, and operational capability than traditional single platform stovepipes. As part of this team, you will work alongside some of the Directorate's most talented professionals and be empowered by the Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) to drive the integration of tools, processes, and capabilities across numerous programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal advisor to the Multifunction RF Systems ICT Lead by developing data-driven recommendations, guiding horizontal integration activities, and supporting a high-performing team to identify enterprise-level solutions to deliver decision-quality recommendations for senior leaders.
• Assess technical, acquisition, schedule, contracting, and resource activities across multiple programs to identify risks, opportunities, and enterprise leverage points.
• Facilitate collaboration among program offices, engineering teams, operational stakeholders, and industry partners to advance integrated RF capabilities across the portfolio.
• Interface directly with Materiel Leaders/Division Directors, Chief Engineers and other senior-level stakeholders to analyze program requirements and challenges.
• Propose technical solutions for integration into enterprise level analyses and planning processes.
• Develop executive briefings, acquisition strategies, and decision-support products that inform the directorate's Capability Trade Council (CTC) activities and senior leader decision-making.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, modernization initiatives, and architectural approaches to improve interoperability, agility, and mission effectiveness.
• Drive enterprise alignment by identifying cross-program dependencies and recommending actionable solutions that accelerate capability delivery to the warfighter.

Requirements

• Active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP); background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in MBA, management, business, accounting, finance, logistics, or a STEM discipline with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor.
• Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 5 years.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS).

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of DoD acquisition program management — leadership, cost, schedule, performance, risk, program documents, technical requirements, and team management.
• DoD Acquisition Program Office experience in a leadership position (Senior Program Manager, Branch/Division Chief, or Materiel Leader).
• Experience with RF, electronic warfare, communications, sensor, mission systems, or related technology portfolios.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or III certification in Program Management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan