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Project Leader AUKUS

Serco North America
Colorado Springs, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 May 2025
💰 $223,920/yr

About the role

Position Description

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy which requires technical rigor and will tap and build on your expertise, Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! The Project Leader position will be on a dynamic team, supporting AUKUS.

 

Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmcottingham/ Senior Manager of the AUKUS program, brings comprehensive expertise across all aspects of submarine operations — including command, acquisition, maintenance, and international collaboration.

 

**This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain your current DOD Secret level Security Clearance and upon position availability. **

 

In this role, you will:

  • Conduct gap analyses between SRF-W IOS, SRF-W FOS, and Sovereign Ready milestones as defined under Pillar I of the AUKUS Optimal Pathway. Specifically, pertaining to engineering skillsets, maintenance capabilities, and infrastructure required for Australian sustainment of a Virginia Class Submarine nuclear propulsion plant. Develop and recommend strategies and plans to close these gaps.
  • Support program development and implementation related to information sharing, workforce development, and technical capability uplift in support of Naval Reactor’s commitments to the Australian Submarine Agency under Pillar I of the AUKUS Optimal Pathway.
  • Develop and provide technical training to Australian personal on the operation, maintenance, and sustainment of Virginia Class Submarine nuclear propulsion plants.
  • Conduct on-site assessments and project reviews of Australian technical capabilities and infrastructure projects necessary to support Pillar I of the AUKUS Optimal Pathway.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • An active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Computer, Electrical or other engineering degree or related field (Physics, for example). A technical master's degree is highly desirable.
  • A minimum of ten years of experience, including experience in operations and/or design, testing, and issue resolution associated with Naval Nuclear Propulsion systems and project management.
  • Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience at a Prototype, Nuclear shipyard, or shipboard is highly preferred.
  • Articulate in both oral and written formats.
  • Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
  • Provide rigorous, responsive, technical acumen while retaining a collaborative and amiable approach.
  • 10% travel required

If you feel your skillset is a match to the aforementioned requirements, then you should be ready to take the next step of your career path, apply today! 

 

Meet Your Recruiter!

 

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $113,4351.78 to $223,919.63; 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: 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.

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 ta

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