Serco
Combat Systems Lead - Washington, D.C.
Serco, Washington, DC
Position Description
Looking for a professional opportunity at a place you can have influence every day? Discover this great opportunity in our Washington, D.C. location.
The Combat Systems Lead will lead our support of PMS 400D5 Branch Head providing insight and support to the Test and Delivery of DDG 51 class destroyers. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.
In this role, you will:
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
If you are ready to take the next step of your career path, apply today!
In compliance with the District of Columbia's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $109,087.51 to $177,266.91; 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.
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: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [redacted] or call the HR Service Desk at [redacted], 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 A[redacted].
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.
Looking for a professional opportunity at a place you can have influence every day? Discover this great opportunity in our Washington, D.C. location.
The Combat Systems Lead will lead our support of PMS 400D5 Branch Head providing insight and support to the Test and Delivery of DDG 51 class destroyers. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.
In this role, you will:
- Lead a team of over 30 combat systems engineers and analysts dispersed across Washington, DC, Bath ME, and Pascagoula MS.
- Manage and report on your team's day-to-day activities in support of DDG 51 class ships test, certification, and delivery to the Fleet.
- Provide combat systems programmatic, engineering, technical assistance; track test events and trials related to AWS, AMDR and Weapons Systems.
- Evaluate equipment, system, and procedural issues.
- Compile reports related to shipboard inspections, certifications, assessments, and sea trials in the above areas.
- Coordinate and support the resolution of specific issues within the technical community and maintain direct interface with Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs).
- Lead and coordinate activities across the Combat Systems enterprise including SME efforts in AWS, AMDR, C4I, Weapons, Cyber, LFT&E, and industrial test.
- Coordinate activities across other program office tasking to include production, engineering, post-delivery, and configuration management teams.
- Track all ECPs to the AEGIS Combat System (ACS) throughout all phases of the DDG 51 Change Control Process.
- Participate and track all ECPs presented at PEO IWS Integrated Combat Systems Enterprise Change Control Boards (ICS ECCB) that are applicable to DDG 51 Class ships within the SCN window. Review, update, and maintain Post Delivery Availability (PDA) / Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) planning tool.
- Participate in regularly scheduled change board meetings, technical working groups and participating program manager reviews and conferences. Update and maintain the Afloat Master Planning System (AMPS) to reflect Combat System areas.
- Develop and maintain the DDG 51 C/S Integrated Test Schedule.
- Provide expertise, support, and analysis for AEGIS Weapon Systems (AWS), Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) and Weapon Systems by assisting in the coordination of Combat Systems specific events and tests in support of Acceptance Trials (AT), Final Contract Trials (FCT) and Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) planning activities.
- Evaluate direct report personnel performance and make recommendations on merit increases.
- Assist with other personnel actions such as hiring actions, time recording and training.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
- US Citizenship
- A Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related discipline.
- High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related discipline.
- 10 years of experience with at least five of those years 5 years serving on Combatant ship or in a combat systems role supporting a Navy program office.
- 5 years of experience with shipboard testing.
- Experience and/or knowledge working with the AEGIS Combat System.
- The ability to travel at least 10% of the time.
If you are ready to take the next step of your career path, apply today!
In compliance with the District of Columbia's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $109,087.51 to $177,266.91; 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.
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: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [redacted] or call the HR Service Desk at [redacted], 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 A[redacted].
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.