Project Leader

Position Description

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy, Serco has a great opportunity for you!  This remote Project Leader position will be on a dynamic team supporting Direct Reporting Program Manager for the Maritime Industrial Base (DRPM MIB).  Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact toward our military defense and safety of our sailors.

 

Dixon Hicks, former submarine major command and commanding officer, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dixonhicks/, leads the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) support for this high-performing contractor team supporting NAVSEA.

 

DRPM MIB is responsible for:

 

The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of War.

 

The acquisition of VIRGINIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of nuclear attack submarines. The program is a major defense acquisition program with a total life cycle cost of approximately $336B. Additionally, successful improvement of the Class' capabilities is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

 

The SSN(X) Office is responsible for the acquisition and design of the future fast attack submarine and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the future submarine. The future Attack Submarine will be designed to retain multi-mission capability and sustained combat presence in denied waters with a focus on greater speed, stealth, and horizontal payloads and salvo rates.

 

You must have an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.

 

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for DRPM MIB contract supporting the acquisition of submarines and surface vessels. The DRPM MIB concept unifies once diverse submarine and surface vessel-related activities into a single organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. DRPM MIB provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the Navy’s submarine and surface type commanders.

 

https://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/mib/Pages/default.aspx

Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide help to the SIB/MIB Director in PEO SSBN/ASN-RDA by standing up programs and engaging with Suppliers within Industry in aspects related to Industry 4.0. This individual will assist in engaging with suppliers within the maritime industrial base on matters related to Industry 4.0 – Integration of automation and data exchange in manufacturing. In this capacity you will demonstrate expertise in how Industry 4.0 ideas, concepts, and machinery can lead to more efficient and productive manufacturing in the Maritime Industrial Base. The primary focus will be in support of submarine suppliers, but your efforts will benefit the broader maritime industrial base. This position will be filled remotely within the continental United States and may be divided into regions depending upon location of the individual and/or expertise. You will work out of your home or travel to engage with suppliers. If your desire is to make a difference in the construction and sustainment of the US Navy Submarine force, this position is ideal.

 

In this role you will:

 

• Assess the Submarine/Maritime Industrial Base in its adoption of Industry 4.0 and develop an understanding of the overall requirements and challenges faced by submarine suppliers.
• Interface with M/SIB suppliers to understand their industrial environment, equipment, and integration of Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Provide daily program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior level executives.
• Works with multiple stakeholders across the region to expedite evaluation, determine critical areas, and assess how to fund S