Serco · 1 day ago
Chief of Staff - PMS 351 Next Generation Attack Submarine
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSerco is a leading provider supporting the U.S. Navy's acquisition program for submarines. They are seeking a Chief of Staff to provide programmatic support, improve efficiency, and manage the daily operations of the PMS 351/SSN(X) program office.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborating with the PM, DPM, and Principal Assistant Project Manager’s (PAPM’s) to determine and prioritize programmatic strategies
Is the right-hand advisor, sounding board, and gatekeeper to the PM and DPM and possesses in-depth knowledge of daily operations
As the communication liaison, responsible for relaying information between PM and DPM with other staff members
Attends meetings, provides an overall programmatic picture to the PM and DPM and other stakeholders, and then transmits information to the PAPMs
Provide data analysis and metrics of the program office to the PM and DPM, then suggest strategic initiatives to improve workflow, teamwork, and budget management
Responsible for determining performance indicators for the program office, then delivering those metrics
Work on the everyday action items the PM and DPM do not have time to carry out
Prioritize tasks by assisting the PM and DPM with scheduling to make the most of their limited time. You may schedule meetings and travel or delegate those duties to an executive assistant
Identify issues and provide workable solutions, then communicate only the pertinent details to the PM and DPM
Provide project assessment and facilitation executing a new initiative or special project, assess the risk, cost, and work required to achieve it, then facilitate and oversee the enterprise to completion
Planning, coordinating, and keeping contents of a meeting focused
Determining key performance indicators and how to measure team performance
Providing tactical support to implement ideas
Working with leadership to deliver, monitor and communicate progress towards goals
Responding to inquiries on behalf of the PM and DPM
Overseeing strategic initiatives from ideation to implementation
Identifying and helping solve core problems or opportunities
Providing support and oversight for special projects and initiatives
Planning, coordinating and leading meetings and workshops
Identifying and providing recommendations on improvements across the organization
Qualification
Required
An active Secret clearance is required prior to starting
Bachelor's degree in an engineering/technical field is required
Excellent written and oral communications skills
10 years leading, managing, or overseeing multiple departments with an emphasis on communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Ability to travel up to 10%
Ability to work at the Washington Navy Yard
Preferred
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Time management skills
Proven excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask effectively
Ability to pay attention to details and to work based on available data and not guesswork
Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively
Experience as a project manager
Active NNPI account and CAC
10 or more years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs
Experience leading a project and interfacing with an end item customer
Knowledge of Program Management, including the acquisition process, the budgeting process and Navy program execution
Active Duty Experience in the submarine service preferred
Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Tuition reimbursement program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Company
Serco
Serco is a provider of professional, technology, and management services to government.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1988-05-12IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew Head
CEO, Serco Asia Pacific
Michael LaRouche
Chief Executive Officer, North America
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