Mid-level Test & Evaluation Business Management Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Position Description We're seeking a dynamic and experienced mid-level, Test and Evaluation (T&E) Business Management Analyst to join Serco's Amphibious Ship Section. The successful candidate will assume a critical role supporting business planning, tracking execution of T&E funding, and evaluating the performance of new amphibious ships to be delivered to the fleet. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team evaluating and managing the contracts to design, construct, test, and deliver new amphibious ships. You will work closely with Government and industry (T&E) professionals as well as shipbuilders and Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs). Our government support team for this specific opportunity is led by a Program Manager and Deputy Program Manger having decades of experience working within the Department of Defense and the Shipbuilding and Repair Industry. This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain an Interim DoD Secret level clearance post-employment. This government support team falls within our high-performing Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation (NASO) which provides critical services to nearly all U.S. Navy surface ships and craft and is achieving truly impactful outcomes. NASO is part of Serco's Maritime Engineering, Technology and Sustainment (METS) business unit. Serco has over 9,000 people in North America, with operations across the U.S. and Canada. We are committed to forming long-term partnerships and supporting Federal, Provincial, and State government customers to achieve their mission. Serco supports the U.S. Navy as a prime contractor providing amphibious warfare and expeditionary professional support services. We are committed to providing the U.S. Navy with the management, engineering, and subject matter expertise to face all challenges, and welcome those with dedication, talent, and skill sets to join the Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation Team. This role offers the chance to drive impactful change and achieve our clients' mission objectives with the highest level of capability and assurance, and at the lowest possible cost. In this role, you will: The successful candidate in this position ideally brings unique combination of business and T&E experience and expertise, as well as technical understanding of ships' systems and their operation. Reporting to the T&E Lead Engineer within Serco's Amphibious Ship Section, you'll collaborate closely with the Government T&E Assistant Program Manager (APM) and their team members to provide support integral to acquisition programs in preliminary and contract design support, detail design and contract support, pre-delivery availability and post-delivery support, operations and sustainment support, or fleet modernization program life cycle support areas. Your responsibilities include: Developing T&E Task Planning Sheets (TPS) used for business planning Tracking the execution of T&E funding Researching, providing design inputs, or testing Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) equipment, components, or systems Studying drawings and specifications to conceive equipment and system test plans designed to meet requirements Overseeing and evaluating operation of equipment during acceptance testing, ship trials, and shakedown cruises Conducting Configuration Management (CM) by maintaining the integrity of work products using configuration identification, configuration control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits Assisting in maintaining or developing ship specifications and ship drawings, engineering change proposals, and potential work items, Identifying risks and proposing solutions. You will also cultivate positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP) Gulf Coast, and other stakeholders by offering support and contributing to satisfying current and future Navy and Marine Corps needs for all current and any future Programs/Platforms under the cognizance of the supported Navy Program Executive Office (PEO) Ships' Amphibious Warfare Program Office (PMS 377). In compliance with local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $76,542.39 to $127,570.65; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will have: Successfully completed a bachelor's professional engineering degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university plus 2 or more years of relevant business management experience. Military or DoD experience can be substituted for a degree if 5 or more years of specific work experience can be demonstrated in an analogous or higher-level position. Work experience may be adjusted based on education, or highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience for positions involving new technology or labor market shortages as reflected by market survey data. A current DoD security clearance or be able to obtain an interim clearance after hire. A condition of employment is based on your ability to obtain and maintain your clearance. United States (U.S.) citizenship. 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 10% to support activities in a shipyard or naval facility or onboard ship while underway. Additional desired experience and skills: Two or more years of relevant test and evaluation experience with U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard ship construction, ship repair, or ship maintenance is desired. Relevant experience is professional experience of essentially the same scope and complexity as that described in the "Position Description", above, to include researching, providing design inputs, or testing Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) equipment, components, or systems. Experience with Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) is highly desirable. Proficiency in the analytical review of T&E data and knowledge of U.S. Navy Amphibious Warfare Programs is highly desirable. DoD/Navy ACAT I Program experience is desired Amphibious warship ship and/or craft construction or repair experience is ideal. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 1990 (DAWIA) certification is desired. Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters. To review Serco benefits please visit: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: or call the HR Service Desk at , option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email. Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice . Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email . Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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