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Position Description If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy, Serco has a fantastic opportunity for you! NAVSEA is changing the face of Navy training across the fleet. The Surface Training Systems (STS) Program Office is the OPNAV single point of contact for strategic program planning, policy, acquisition, life-cycle management, research and development, and technical insertion into all existing and future Navy Surface Training Systems. Join the Serco team as we work to transform Navy training for the Sailor 2025 vision. Are you ready to make a real impact on the Navy’s surface ship readiness? Join Serco and be part of a mission driven team supporting cutting edge training and cybersecurity initiatives. We’re looking for a strategic and technically proficient Program Manager to lead the audit of training investments in the surface Navy portfolio as funded by the Surface Training Investment Plan (STIP) and provide subject matter expertise in the development and strategies for new training investments in support of the Surface Training Systems (STS) Program Office, PMS 339. In this dynamic role, you will help shape the future of Navy training investments, technology insertion, and strategy supporting NAVSEA. Active Top Secret Level Clearance and ability to obtain access to SCI and Special Access requirements are required. In this role, you will: Independently develop plans and execute audits of STIP investments by working with the PMS339, schoolhouses, TYCOMs, Fleet, SMWDC, and other stakeholders to determine effectiveness of the investments, and provide recommendations for improvements to training technologies, methods, and processes. This work should be able to be performed independently and without supervision. Assist PMS339 in conducting an audit of training system development since the inception of the Surface Warfare Training Committee. Issues to be audited include but are not limited to inventory of trainers at each training site, configuration of trainers at each site, trainer effectiveness/availability to the training community, sustainment support commensurate with expected lifecycle of equipment, and identified trainer modernization or replacement plans. Develop the methods and procedures in which audits are conducted. Conduct a pilot assessment at a fleet concentration area and provide an interim debrief to PMS339 and OPNAV N96D leadership to allow them to adjust audit objectives and methodology. Provide final reports for audits of all training locations across the entire PMS339 portfolio to include quantified and detailed trainer effectiveness and recommendations. Provide final reports for each site to OPNAVN96D and PMS339. Coordinate with training system acquisition stakeholders to support Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) process in support of requirements, development, delivery, and sustainment of Surface Training Systems as required by the Department of Defense 5000.2 series and OPNAV instructions for Warfare Chairs. Prepare and deliver briefs on STIP audit findings. Brief these internally to PMS339 and OPNAV sponsor. Provide expert recommendations on ways to improve courses and findings from the audits. Make recommendations on better technologies, processes, and acquisition methods to make training investments more efficient and effective. Based on the technical reviews conducted, the contractor shall develop recommendations for corrective actions and/or courses of action. Make recommendations on requirements and advise the Mission Area Chair on defending the requirements to the Surface Warfare Training Committee (SWTC) and the resource sponsor. Provide guidance for improvements to trainer development, curriculum development, Job Duty Task Analysis, and Front-end Analysis IAW NAVEDTRA 130 through 140 Series. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you must have: An Active DoD Issued Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access. Bachelor’s degree A minimum of 7 years of experience Possess expertise in Navy Training, Learning centers, training organizations and stakeholders, training effectiveness evaluations, simulation and training technologies, Naval Systems, Ratings, and Manpower. Knowledge of Navy Curriculum Development Standards. Demonstrated Expertise in Microsoft applications, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Experience in Acquisition Program Management and/or Navy Project Management. Experience in developing Program Objective memorandum (POM) submissions, the congressional budget process, and the Navy acquisition processes to include new and emergent acquisition regulations and processes. The ability to travel up to 40%. Additional desired experience and skills: 15 years of experience Understanding of the current operations and history of the Surface Training Systems Program Office (PMS339) Navy Facilities Management experience. Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) or Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) experience 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 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 Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice. 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 Agencies@serco-na.com. 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. Pay Transparency Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities. Benefits HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role). 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 you can buy, 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 that includes counseling conditions Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act. To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us. Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.