Submarine Configuration Management Specialist

** Position Description & Qualifications*
* Looking for an opportunity at a place you can have influence every day? Then Serco has the right opportunity for you!

As the Submarine Configuration Management Specialist, you will provide programmatic support to one of our NAVSEA customers in the Washington, DC area. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Serco supports the US Navy as a subcontractor 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.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and thinks beyond just completing assigned tasks. The ideal candidate looks for ways to improve processes, builds tools that increase visibility, flags risks early, and helps reduce backlog. This role directly supports fleet readiness, so accountability and reliability matter. Strong written communication, time management, and the ability to work independently while staying aligned with leadership expectations are essential for success.

** In this role, you will:*
* + Serve as a backup and workload partner for configuration management within PMS 396

+ Constantly coordinate with engineers, logistics teams, DLA, NAVSUP, and other stakeholders to get updates and drive action.

+ The job requires persistence and professional communication, especially when following up on overdue items or pushing for prioritization.

+ Be organized, detail focused, and able to handle shifting priorities in an environment where new cases come in regularly.

+ Review presentations, briefs, and formal correspondence for NAVSEA review and final approval.

+ Maintain applicable Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) as directed/required.

+ Interface with stakeholders to identify, assign, and track action items, leveraging initiatives to benefit submarine sustainment support.

+ Collect information and provide recommendations to senior decision-makers through well-written documents.

+ Communicate with various Program Office representatives within the United Kingdom, NAVSEA, SSP, contracting entities and other Department of Navy organization in supporting PM concerns.

+ Coordinate with the technical community and develop white papers and presentations for the Government and the Navy on program status or issues impacting the program.

+ Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support and assist the Government with technical analyses, inquiries, research, testing, data validation for any matters relating to US/UK submarines.

+ Provide analysis and metrics for issues that arise in the Program (i.e., late delivery analysis, delay claim analysis, and other availability issues).

+ Conduct Meeting Administration (generate and distribute agendas, minutes, action items, etc.), particularly Design Support Working Group (DSWG) meeting with US/UK stakeholders.

+ Organize and maintain Program tracking files/tools on program status, actions items and issues.

+ Support the team in performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

+ Attend meetings and program reviews, provide presentations, written materials, and/or electronic communications with foreign country representatives from one of more countries. This may include interfacing with foreign liaison officers located at US Navy and/or contractor facilities.

+ Provide timely and efficient responses for all urgent tasking.

+ Ensure program correspondence and deliverables are in accordance with Serco's Quality Assurance Program.

** To be successful in this role you will have:*
* + An active or current Secret clearance.

+ US Citizenship.

+ A Bachelor's degree.

+ An associates degree and 2 years of additional related experience or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional related experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

+ 8 years of experience.

+ Working knowledge and/or previous experience in Navy logistics and supply, to include ability to navigate in various applications such as One Touch, Fed Mall, Haystack, and other tools used to manage equipment and parts.

+ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and associated parts lists.

+ A background in identifying and resolving issues related to parts and equipment obsolescence including a strong understanding of Navy ILS documentation and its application.

+ Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, conditional formatting, and building trackers.

+ Knowledge of configuration management principles and systems, such as the Configuration Management Data and…