Position Description
If you love high profile and challenging work supporting US Navy - Serco has a great opportunity for you ! Serco is looking for a highly motivated individual with a technical/engineering background to join our Maritime Engineering, Technology and Sustainment (METS) team supporting Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Naval Base Venture in Port Hueneme, CA
This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain your active Secret level DoD clearance.
The ideal candidate will assist in the development of the Autonomous Maritime System (AMS) program budgets, schedules and work priorities. Plans, implements, and tracks the progress of unmanned air, surface, and undersea vehicle (UxV) projects. Perform with limited supervision/direction and regularly exercise discretionary and decision-making authority. This position supports a broad portfolio of AMS programs in the Ventura, CA/Port Hueneme geographic region.
The Operations Manager will be serving on a dynamic team, supporting autonomous maritime systems at our client's site at Naval Base Venture, Port Hueneme Ca. As the Operations Manaer you will be responsible for managing all operations for the Navy's OUSV and MUSV programs. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our Sailors.
Assisting Project Manager with contract acquisition and business development. Sustains customer relationships while building new teaming opportunities and efforts of growing METS business unit.
In this role, you will:
Assiting the Project Manager with Planning, leading, and coordinating technical engineering and sustainment activities of project staff, engineers, testers, vessel operators, and support staff
Conducting program/project briefings and participating in technical exchange meetings with internal/external stakeholders of various UxV projects.
Providing expertise and work efforts that are focused on analyzing customer's business goals, objectives, needs and the general business environment to ensure the success of the project and swift resolution of issues.
Ensuring project work activities conform to contractual agreements and deliverables meet/exceed customer expectations.
Providing support to areas such as product implementation, enhancement, integration, or audits.
Performingwork aboard various sized vessels and within Fleet installations.
Responsible for oversight of project resources and operations to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Supporting Business Development opportunities and proposal writing/reviewing activities
Performing risk analysis, mitigation, and reporting.
Establishing project work objectives and allocate resources.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field or related discipline and a minimum of 4 years managing technical problems.
10+ years of relevant experience supporting DoD/USCG programs
An active Secret level DoD clearance is required prior to employment.
Substantial experience with waterfront, craft and/or vessel operations and maintenance activities
Experience with Control Systems and Autonomy
DoD/USCG vessel operational experience and/or Licensed Mariner qualifications
Experience with the operations of autonomous/unmanned vessel or other craft or systems
Preferred Job Requirements:
5+ years' prior military experience in unmanned vehicles.
Experience in systems engineering employment, exercising innovation in technical direction and successful development of both near and long-term project strategies.
Proficient in interfacing with customers, subcontractors, vendors, project teams and management stakeholders at all levels of engineering, integration, testing, sustainment and operations.
Active Top Security Clearance/SCI Clearance or eligibility.
Experience with the USV FoS, OUSV, or Sea Hunter/Sea Hawk MDUSV
Any vessel operation experience in maritime operations to include boat captain, diving, and unmanned underwater or surface vehicles.
Proficiency in MS Office products to include Word, Power Point and Excel
The ability to work aboard large ships and within Fleet installations
Travel Requirements:
Travel and at-sea support will be required
Minimum 25% travel CONUS/OCONUS
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered 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 world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at Serco. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco 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 1. Please 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 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 Agencies@serco-na.com .
COVID-19 Regulations: Serco complies with all applicable COVID-19 requirements. This may require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, provide attestations regarding vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, or satisfy other conditions of employment that Serco deems appropriate, and employees may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test results as a condition of employment (except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation).
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ID 50782
Recruiting Location : Location US-CA-Port Hueneme
Category Operations Management
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance Secret
Telework No - Teleworking not available for this position
