Naval Test and Evaluation (T&E) Management Leader - (Washington, D.C.)

Serco•Washington, DC

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About The Position

If you desire an opportunity to help the Navy and Marine Corps, Serco has a great opportunity for you! As the Senior Test and Evaluation (T&E) Management Leader , you will lead the T&E support team that is evaluating and managing the delivery of new amphibious ships to the fleet. Our professional support services team is led by a Program Manager having decades of experience working in the DoD and Shipbuilding Industry. Our Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation, which is part of Serco's Maritime Engineering, Technology and Sustainment (METS) business, provides critical services to nearly all U.S. Navy surface ships and craft, supporting new construction, repair, maintenance, modernization, and sustainment. You will work closely with Government, maritime industry professionals, and other support personnel. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors and marines. Our objective: to ensure our clients’ mission objectives are achieved with the highest level of capability and assurance, and at the lowest possible cost. Most importantly, you will lead and direct the work of others including providing mentorship and technical guidance. Your team will be made of individuals in varied labor categories and at differing experience levels. You will direct their efforts to provide excellent customer support and meet expected deliverable schedules and quality levels by assigning, scheduling, prioritizing, coordinating, and facilitating multiple tasks. You will evaluate performance of subcontractors and staff in terms of actual and planned task schedules and resource requirements. You will review work for quality assurance. You will ensure the training of staff members and instruct them on customer’s and Serco methods, procedures, and standards. You will also be responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned projects and for supporting new business development by leading relatively small proposals or assisting with major proposals. Must have the ability to maintain Interim TOP SECRET clearance and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance as a condition of employment In this role , you will assist the Government Amphibious Warfare Program Office deliver new ships to the fleet, providing overall program management support to a Principle Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) and their staff on a ACAT ID or IC program and providing direct support integral to acquisition programs. You will be responsible for managing projects and related task orders for customers. This may include: Directly support the Test and Evaluation Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) and provide overall T&E management support, Coordinate Developmental, Operational, and Live Fire T&E (LFT&E) support activities, Liaison with OPTEVFOR and other oversite organizations, Assisting in development and maintenance Test and Evaluation Management Plans (TEMP), Providing current and out-year planning, scheduling, and task allocation support, and Produce accurate reports in support of T&E activities. You will provide expertise to customers to ensure resolution of issues, providing program and engineering liaison support, problem tracking, and resolution management support. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. GET TO KNOW YOUR RECRUITER!

Requirements

Active Interim Top Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain Top Secret clearance
U.S Citizenship required
A High School Diploma/GED with minimum 16 years of relevant experience in naval developmental, operational, and live fire test and evaluation; OR Masters with minimum 10 years Bachelors with minimum 12 years Associates with minimum 14 years
Relevant DoD T&E experience is required
U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard experience in ship and/or landing craft T&E experience is required
Ability to operate personal computers and have good knowledge and operational abilities with Microsoft Office tools
Ability to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility
Some work may occur within an industrial field office, outdoors and/or aboard ship while the ship is undergoing construction, alteration, activation, overhaul, repair, and/or underway trials
Walking and climbing throughout the ship, to accomplish ship checks, may be required
Exposure to high noise levels, uncomfortable temperatures, heights, or other industrial safety conditions will require use of personal protective clothing and equipment
Ability to travel (less than 10%) to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility or onboard ship while underway

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 1990 (DAWIA) test and evaluation certification is desired
DoD/Navy ACAT I Program experience is desired
Relevant Amphibious warship ship and/or landing craft T&E experience is ideal

Responsibilities

Directly support the Test and Evaluation Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) and provide overall T&E management support
Coordinate Developmental, Operational, and Live Fire T&E (LFT&E) support activities
Liaison with OPTEVFOR and other oversite organizations
Assisting in development and maintenance Test and Evaluation Management Plans (TEMP)
Providing current and out-year planning, scheduling, and task allocation support
Produce accurate reports in support of T&E activities
Provide expertise to customers to ensure resolution of issues, providing program and engineering liaison support, problem tracking, and resolution management support

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 you can buy, 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 that includes counseling conditions

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