Shipyard Infrastructure Analyst - Advance Manufacturing

Serco•MD US-MD-Silver Spring US-MD-Columbia, MD

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a great opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors. Dixon Hicks, former submarine major command and commanding officer, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dixonhicks/ , leads the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) support for this high-performing contractor team supporting NAVSEA. Team Submarine’s Submarine Program Offices are responsible for: The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines (PMS 397) and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of War. The acquisition of VIRGINIA Class Submarines (PMS 450) and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of nuclear attack submarines. The program is a major defense acquisition program with a total life cycle cost of approximately $336B. Additionally, successful improvement of the Class' capabilities is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of War. The SSN(X) Office (PMS 351) is responsible for the acquisition and design of the future fast attack submarine and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the future submarine. The future Attack Submarine will be designed to retain multi-mission capability and sustained combat presence in denied waters with a focus on greater speed, stealth, and horizontal payloads and salvo rates. This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force. If you are passionate about identifying cutting-edge solutions, bridging strategic gaps between government and industry, and advancing national defense capabilities through advance manufacturing, SERCO has a high-impact opportunity for you. As the Shipyard Infrastructure Analyst supporting the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB), you will serve as a trusted advisor and support to the MIB Program Office in the analysis and strategic planning of shipyard infrastructure initiatives across the Navy’s maritime industrial base, with a focus on the adaptation and integration of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies. This position involves assessing infrastructure capability and identifying opportunities to modernize facilities in ways that enhance shipbuilding and repair capacity. Prior experience in naval construction and shipyard operations is required. A deep understanding of shipyard manufacturing processes, including production flow, facility utilization, and the integration of trades, is essential for assessing how infrastructure enables or constrains ship construction and repair activities. You will collaborate with Navy program offices, engineering teams, and shipyard stakeholders as well as conduct site visits to analyze facility and process data and develop technical recommendations to guide infrastructure investment planning. Furthermore, you will be expected to work through challenges that occur when promoting, adopting, and certifying new technology within the DoD acquisition environment. The ideal candidate is a technically trained engineer with demonstrated knowledge of shipyard manufacturing and production processes. This position will be hybrid ( preferably within 50 miles of Washington Navy Yard ) as you work from home or travel to engage with the MIB office, suppliers, and shipyards.

Requirements

Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
U.S Citizenship Required
A Bachelor's Degree in engineering, such as mechanical, civil, or marine, from a maritime academy is preferred.
Prior experience in naval construction and shipyard operations is required.
The ideal candidate is a technically trained engineer with demonstrated knowledge of shipyard manufacturing and production processes.
Demonstrated experience managing technical transition efforts—particularly for automation, digital platforms, or data-driven systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing high-level decision briefs, strategic messaging products, and technology evaluations.
Ability to work independently in a high-tempo, mission-focused environment, managing competing priorities and emergent needs.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect disparate technical and strategic information into clear, actionable insights.
Experience of preparing and delivering high-stakes presentations and briefings to senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Ability to travel up to 25% travel.

Nice To Haves

A valid engineering license such as a USCG Third Assistant Engineer or Professional Engineer credential is desired.

Responsibilities

Assess infrastructure capability and identify opportunities to modernize shipyard facilities in ways that enhance shipbuilding and repair capacity.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of shipyard manufacturing processes, including production flow, facility utilization, and the integration of trades, is essential to assess how infrastructure enables or constrains ship construction and repair activities.
Collaborate with Navy program offices, engineering teams, and shipyard stakeholders to conduct site visits, analyze facility and process data, and develop technical recommendations to guide infrastructure investment planning.
Be integrated with the MIB Technology Directorate which is exploring many efforts associated with Advance Manufacturing to include AI, ML, Robotics, Additive Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, etc. that can be leveraged to increase capacity and capability.
Understand the end-to-end technology transition life-cycle: need identification, solution sourcing, pilot coordination, results capture, and long-term transition planning.
Serve as a key communicator, translating complex technical initiatives into compelling strategic narratives and decision briefings for Navy leadership, program offices, and industrial partners.
Collaborate with Navy stakeholders, technical SMEs, shipyards, and technology developers to identify scalable opportunities for advance manufacturing techniques within submarine construction and sustainment.
Track and report on key performance metrics, funding utilization, and technology maturity progression across pilot initiatives and transition efforts.
Support the creation of strategic messaging, briefings, and acquisition summaries for senior Navy leadership and industrial base policy stakeholders.
Maintain a repository of acquisition tools, templates, and lessons learned to ensure repeatable, efficient execution across future technology transition efforts.
Manage shipyard engagement activities including diagnostic site visits, root cause analysis coordination, and execution oversight of supplier modernization projects.
Work with multiple stakeholders across the region to expedite evaluation, determine critical areas, and assess how to fund MIB efforts that produce optimal return on investment.
Work with the MIB team which is spread across the United States and is focused on workforce development/marketing, supply chain/sustainment, and technology developments.
Provide senior-level briefings and progress updates to Navy leadership, including recommendations for targeted investments and risk mitigation actions.
Provide daily program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior level executives.
Drafts information papers in response to Congressional inquiries.
Provide input to Report to Congress regarding MIB spend goals and associated return on investment.
Travel to shipyards and other relevant facilities to promote advanced manufacturing.

Benefits

HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).
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
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us .
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.