Partner Intake Form (PIF)/Supplier Development Fund (SDF) Manager- Remote opportunity

Position Overview Position Description & Qualifications Serco-NA is seeking a PIF/SDF Manager to support the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Supply Chain Team. This role is responsible for coordinating the administration, tracking, validation, and execution support of industrial base investments through the Partner Intake Form (PIF) and Supplier Development Fund (SDF) processes in support of NAVSEA and Team Submarine. This position plays a key role in planning and developing Acquisition Management solutions, working on mid-level initiatives and supporting clients through technical expertise. The position provides technical and managerial facilitating across the investment lifecycle, ensuring proposed investments are aligned to SIB priorities, supported by sound business and capacity analysis, and executed to achieve measurable improvements in supplier capacity, capability, resilience, and submarine production performance. Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance. In This Role, You Will Support the SIB Supply Chain PIF/SDF investment portfolio from project identification and intake through evaluation, prioritization, approval, award support, execution, performance monitoring, and closeout. Provide technical and coordination guidance to cross-functional teams supporting industrial base investment planning and execution. Contribute to Acquisition Management analysis and transformation projects to include managing specific tasks as directed. Draft and maintain PIF/SDF governance processes, investment schedules, milestones, decision criteria, documentation standards, and risk management plans. Participate in analysis of program and resource requirements to include assisting with developing recommendations. Facilitate multiple concurrent investment actions and prioritize competing requirements based on submarine production impact, supply chain risk, capacity constraints, strategic alignment, and available funding. Coordinate with SIB Supply Chain marketspace leads, technical teams, NAVSEA Program Offices, contracting organizations, shipbuilders, suppliers, and other stakeholders to advance investment actions. Analyze proposed investments for scope, cost, schedule, technical feasibility, production impact, capacity improvement, risk reduction, and alignment with SIB strategic objectives. Conduct research on industry trends and best practices in Acquisition Management and analyze benchmark data to identify trends and best practices. Review investment packages, statements of work, cost estimates, and other work products to ensure completeness, quality, consistency, and compliance with customer requirements. Prepare executive investment recommendations, decision memoranda, portfolio reports, presentations, and status briefings for senior Government leadership. Interface with Government leadership and stakeholders for PIF/SDF portfolio status, investment decisions, execution risks, and funding priorities. Organize and facilitate investment governance meetings, project reviews, funding prioritization sessions, execution reviews, risk reviews, and corrective action activities. Support continuous improvement of PIF/SDF processes, procedures, templates, documentation, governance controls, and execution standards. Support meeting and workshop preparation and facilitation. Provide analytical support for annual and future-year SDF capital allocation planning, portfolio development, strategic investment planning, and funding realignment activities. Help project teams and stakeholders understand PIF/SDF processes, documentation requirements, governance expectations, and execution standards. Identify complex technical, programmatic, contracting, schedule, and execution issues that could affect investment outcomes. Support the identification and capture of new Acquisition Management opportunities. Track investment execution and validate that funded projects deliver intended capacity, capability, lead-time, throughput, quality, or supply chain resilience improvements. Travel as required to support supplier site visits, investment validation activities, audits, customer meetings, and program reviews. To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Finance, Acquisition, or related discipline. The ability to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance. Minimum 10 years’ experience with large, complex DoW or Federal programs, industrial base initiatives, investment portfolios, or supply chain programs. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams supporting NAVSEA, Team Submarine, major defense acquisition programs, or industrial base initiatives. Experience supporting the development of project or investment portfolios, including project planning, prioritization, governance, schedules, risk management, and execution oversight. Knowledge of DoW acquisition, industrial base investment, project governance, financial controls, quality management, and contract execution. Experience briefing senior Government executives, SESs, and Flag Officers and developing executive-level decision support products. Experience coordinating project resources, schedules, budgets, funding requirements, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination across multiple concurrent efforts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to translate complex investment and execution issues into clear leadership recommendations. Proven ability to work independently and in a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and portfolio or project tracking tools. Strong technical and analytical skills. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Additional Desired Experience And Skills PMP certification highly desired. Experience with Supplier Development Fund (SDF), PIF, or comparable DoW industrial base investment programs preferred. Take this opportunity to join a high-performing team, advance your career, and make a real difference supporting America’s Navy. Join the Serco team today. 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: If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: View email address on click.appcast.io or call the HR Service Desk at View phone number on click.appcast.io, 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 identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government‑issued I.D. 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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 this 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 – Comprehensible benefits for full‑time employees (part‑time employees receive a limited 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 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 To review all Serco benefits please visit: 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. 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