Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Position description: serco provides a fast-paced, collaborative work environment where employees have an opportunity to support multiple cutting-edge projects for top government and commercial leadersWe offer opportunities to solve problems and improve processes while leveraging the newest technologies to provide our customers the highest quality products and servicesThis position is based out of our crystal city office, arlington va with travel and remote work options supporting out-of-area dod, federal civilian, and commercial customers as required.
Serco is seeking someone who is versatile, with a broad background and demonstrated ability to produce quality workMust be comfortable in a challenging, collaborative, multi-tasking, dynamic, high-tempo, deadline-intensive environment with a flexible work schedule supporting multiple customersApplicants must also have excellent listening as well as oral and written communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with customers and colleagues.
Serco’s ideal candidate for this position possess dod joint service or u.sNavy/air force acquisition, test & evaluation experience with an active top secret clearanceAcquisition experience from other dod service acquisition organizations is also considered highly relevantThe candidate will provide multi-disciplinary support to government system acquisition program management offices and will serve as an advisor to government personnelDuties will include working with senior government personnel on a regular basis, and will frequently be called on to provide briefings and lead large meetingsThe individual will also be responsible for providing test & evaluation planning and management support services to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of acquisition services in support of the customer’s missionServices include some or all of the following:
Monitor program test and verification planning and progress for alignment with contract statements of work and other program documents
Assess verification and test planning and practice for agile development
Support strategic planning for test resources and venues
Assist in test plan development and development of evaluation techniques
Assist project execution oversight with review of program, engineering, verification and test documents for consistency of schedules, content, and requirements
Assist in bid and proposal technical reviews/analysis
Other related services associated with the acquisition process
Qualifications: to be successful in this role, you will have:
An active top secret clearance
Bachelor`s degree
At least 8 years of aviation test planning and test support experience of major acquisition programs
Previous support to test and evaluation master plan development
Extensive knowledge of navy/air force and osd program management policies and procedures and application to development, production and fielding of major weapon systems
Extensive experience with defense acquisition management processes as contained in the dod 5000 series directives required
Ability to work effectively both independently and a part of a collaborative team
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
Clear understanding of the osd, service acquisition and warfare center organizations
Additional desired experience and skills:
Sci eligibility
Masters degree in related field
Fighter aircraft systems or aircraft weapons test experience, preferably with f/a-18, f-22, or f-35 aircraft
Program test manager of major department of navy/air force, joint dod and/or major weapons systems acquisition
Familiarity with design of test, fms or other international program testing experience
Experience executing alternative/rapid acquisition authorities
Broad experience with development, coordination and communication of program management strategies and recommendations with mid- and senior-level service and osd personnel
Company overview: serco inc(serco) is the americas division of serco group, plcSerco serves every branch of the u.sMilitary, numerous u.sFederal civilian agencies, the intelligence community, the canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clientsWe help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customersHeadquartered in herndon, virginia, serco americas has over 9,000 employees and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the worldAt serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at sercoWe invite you to become part of our dynamic teamSerco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying our workforce (race/ color/ sex/ sexual orientation/ gender identity/ religion/ national origin/ disability/ vets).
To review serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco.
If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the hr service desk at 800-628-6458, option 1Please note, due to eeoc/ofccp compliance, serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendorAll unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract feeIf you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at serco, please email agencies@serco-na.com.
Covid-19 regulations: the safety, health and wellbeing of our employees, their families and the communities in which we work is important to sercoAs a federal government contractor, we comply with all customer, federal, state, provincial and local requirements regarding covid-19 regulations, including covid-19 vaccinations and testing requirementsThis means that our employees and new hires, whether working at a customer site, working remotely, or working in a serco facility, will need to adhere to applicable covid-19 requirementsThese requirements may include vaccination, attestations regarding your vaccination status and/or covid-19 testing, and you may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative test results as a condition of your employmentRequests for an accommodation will be reviewed and assessed under applicable laws and regulations.
