Serco North America

Our Senior Program Manager, Program Integrator position is located in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, and provides program management direct support to the Director, Deputy Director/Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the Directorate of Cyber Integration within the F-35 Joint Program Office with the purpose to integrate the activities of F-35 Program Director of Cyber Integration (DCI) teams to minimize gaps and seams in program execution.. Monitor and track status on Program Management Office (PMO) and DCI Governance Action Items.. Supports the DCI Chief of Staff on matters internal and external to DCI. This duty requires initiative and the ability to work independently given strategic guidance to produce critical outcomes for program success.. Cognizant that DCI and Staff must closely align and function in direct support of the DCI Director, Deputy Director/CISO and that these positions in particular require mutually supportive coordination of combined effort, and therefore must work to affect such interdependent support and activity.. All actions are performed with the clear and fundamental understanding that these actions are in primary support of the DCI Director, Deputy Director/CISO. Assist in the coordination and delivery of information and capabilities briefing for the program reviews and presentations.

senior program manager

Position Description :
Serco is excited to begin support to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JPO). This contract provides program management support in support of the full acquisition lifecycle of the F-35 program, to include development, production, and sustainment. This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain/transfer your DoD Secret clearance. Our Senior Program Manager, Program Integrator position is located in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, and provides program management direct support to the Director, Deputy Director/Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the Directorate of Cyber Integration within the F-35 Joint Program Office with the purpose to integrate the activities of F-35 Program Director of Cyber Integration (DCI) teams to minimize gaps and seams in program execution. Assure all cyber planning is fully integrated with overall program effort and that of other participating services, agencies, and countries as applicable.  Monitor and track status on Program Management Office (PMO) and DCI Governance Action Items.  Assist in coordination and delivery of information and capabilities briefing for program management reviews and presentations.  Develop presentations on program status, accomplishments, and progress to all levels of DoD, JPO Governance Forums, and industry.  Provide strategic guidance to produce critical outcomes for program success.  Supports the DCI Chief of Staff on matters internal and external to DCI.  This duty requires initiative and the ability to work independently given strategic guidance to produce critical outcomes for program success.  The Integrator will attend Program level briefings and meetings internally and externally as directed by the Director and Deputy/CISO as their designated representative. The Integrator shall ensure detailed feedback is provided to each as well as passing along tasking given during the briefing or meeting.  When the Integrator cannot resolve an issue, the Integrator will develop and recommend courses of action to the PM that will satisfy the Enterprise’s critical objectives and priorities. Develop and prepare a variety of correspondence and other documentation (i.e., formal letters, position papers, reports, staff studies, staff summary packages, briefings, charts, bullet background papers, etc.) as tasked by the PMO leadership.     This is a Hybrid/Telework position.  You will be part of a dynamic team of F-35 JPO Program Managers and Analysts who works closely with the customer and other key F-35 National Security and Allied stakeholders to deliver quality F-35 systems. In this role, you will:<ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Execution Integration/Management Duties:<ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Ensures tasking, actions and direction flow from the VS workflow to appropriate individuals and organizations, with an understanding of priorities, tone, and intent.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Cognizant that DCI and Staff must closely align and function in direct support of the DCI Director, Deputy Director/CISO and that these positions in particular require mutually supportive coordination of combined effort, and therefore must work to affect such interdependent support and activity.? </li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Provide Program Status Updates to DCI Leadership Team, Services, Partners, and F-35 Governance Forums.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Understand, report, and mitigate weapon’s program risks.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Promulgates assigns or arranges for management control techniques and procedures to provide accurate and comprehensive information concerning the status and progress of assigned programs.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Synthesizes critical management issues, documentation, and relevant information to support program reviews.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Continuous Improvement and Cost Savings/Affordability Initiatives Duties:<ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Formulate and develop innovative support concepts which minimize cost while maintaining aircraft availability.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Communication Duties:<ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Communicate and thereby represents the DCI, both internally and externally. All actions are performed with the clear and fundamental understanding that these actions are in primary support of the DCI Director, Deputy Director/CISO.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Assist in the coordination and delivery of information and capabilities briefing for the program reviews and presentations.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Develop presentations on program status, accomplishments, and progress to all levels of DoD, JPO Governance Forums, and industry.</li></ul></li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Integration Duties:<ul><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Interfaces with every DCI lead/direct report internally as well as directly with the senior staff personnel of offices internal DCI, and also with industry.? This interaction is most often a coordinating and collaboration function and not a direct report relationship – the critical purpose of this position is “enabling”, “coordinating” and “maximizing” the actions of others to integrate across organization operations and enhance the ability of the VS Directorate to conduct analysis and make informed decisions impacting directly on the program.  These decisions will have significant development, operational and programmatic impacts for the entire life cycle of the program.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Integration between with DCI and other JPO functionals (e.g. Security, OSI/PJ) branch teams and DCI Senior Staff and Functionals.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Represent the Program at meetings, conferences and workshops.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Assist in reporting periodic and comprehensive assessments and evaluations of Country program goals and objectives that will provide a basis for long-range planning to improve F-35 Program management.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Monitor and track status on PMO and JPO Governance Action Items.</li><li style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Assures that all planning is fully integrated with the overall program Team effort and that of other participating services, agencies, and countries when involved.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li style="list-style-type: none;"> </li></ul>

Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will have:<ul><li>An active DoD Secret clearance.</li><li>Master’s Degree in the stated discipline or a Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years additional work experience related to the labor category functional description.</li><li>The ability to provide on-site support at F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) located in Crystal City, VA no less than 2-days per week, each week. Exact days in office at the JPO must be coordinated with F-35 customer and approved by your Serco manager. (Your onsite days in JPO office including ad hoc meetings may increase to support the needs of the customer.)</li><li>At least ten (10) years’ experience in program management, technical, or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management; and a minimum of six (6) years out of 10 years of recent work experience related to analysis and planning. At least three (3) years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).</li><li>Leadership experience in US Service-related military operations or defense acquisition program management related to weapons system acquisition, employment, and life cycle management.</li><li>Knowledge in DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.2 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System), DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03 (International Agreements), and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook</li><li>To be provide subject matter expertise to support F-35 program in delivering the weapons system.</li><li>To assist with task support of acquisitions, financial management, risk management, systems engineering, total ownership cost determination, acquisition coordination, and communications.</li><li>To demonstrate knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of system acquisition to plan, organize, and coordinate critical aspects of the development, production, and deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment.</li><li>To demonstrate knowledge of the system equipment life-cycle phases and the documentation, analyses, and reviews associated with those phases.</li><li>The ability to travel 10%.</li></ul>Desired:<ul><li>DAWIA Certification Requirement: Program Management (A) Level II or a BS or BA degree or PMI certification and 1 year equivalent to at least the DA-4 level of Specialized Experience. </li><li>Program Management experience in Defense Programs, specifically in aviation Sustainment and Logistics. </li><li>Experience of working in a Systems Program Office. </li><li>Ability to support a highly complex program acquisition strategy with significant levels of concurrency between design, development, and test, sustainment implementation, and Follow-on Development.     </li><li>Knowledge and demonstrated skills necessary to lead and manage teams and/or Working Groups consisting of representatives from multiple countries/Services’ to develop common sustainment solutions.   </li><li>Experience of international collaborative programs, in order to manage, coordinate, and integrate diverse program efforts.  </li></ul>

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: <a href="https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco</a>. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: <a href="mailto:careers@serco-na.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">careers@serco-na.com</a> 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. 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 <a href="https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice</a>. 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 href="mailto:Agencies@serco-na.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Agencies@serco-na.com</a>. 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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