Submarine CM Specialist- Washington, DC

Configuration Manager (CM) SpecialistIf you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy- Serco has a great opportunity for you! This Configuration Management position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our military defense and safety of our sailors.Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide programmatic support to our new construction submarine program. Serco-NA has an opening for a Configuration Manager (CM) specialist. This position is in support of the VIRGINIA Class Construction Division, with discrete workload supporting the construction coordination and integration branch with configuration management and tasking oversight coordination.In this role, you will:Work directly with our on-site construction division lead and actively help execute CM workload.Prepare, organize, execute, and document cross organization efforts to address PMS450 change management.Document, track, and resolve actions associated with change management, field modification request, and vendor orders.Participate in and support shipbuilder and warfare center task reviews and day-to-day task management.Support the generation, management, execution, and closure of discrete Shipbuilder and Warfare Center tasking.Support process improvements internal and external to PMS450.Support the release of drawings and configuration changes specified by the construction division lead.Provide advice and guidance on methods, procedures, and requirements to various stakeholders responsible for the creation of documentation.Plan and recommend methods to improve response and participate in special studies.Provide work leadership for junior level CM specialists.Organize material and write descriptive copy according to established standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.Develop, write, and edit functional descriptions, specifications, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.Meet with subject-matter experts to ensure specialized topics are appropriately addressed.Review and/or copyedit content developed by other members of the team.Other duties as assigned.To be successful in this role, you will have:An active DoW Secret security clearance.U.S. CitizenshipBachelor's degree in business administration or a related field such as finance or economics.Minimum 5 years of related experience.Excellent written and oral communications skillsHighly motivated, self-starter with attention to detailStrong organizational and leadership skills.Microsoft skills are essential, especially EXCEL and PowerPoint.The ability to work both in a team environment and independently, and often under short, multiple deadlines.Strong time management skillsProven excellent interpersonal skillsThe ability to multitask effectivelyThe ability to pay attention to details and to work based on available data and not guessworkThe ability to be flexible both in relation to job-specification and schedulesThe ability to solve problemsThe ability to travel up to 10% of the timeAdditional Desired Skills and Experience:Knowledge of DoW policies, NAVSEASYSCOM/Team Submarine policies and procedures.Active-Duty experience in the submarine service.Recent experience in Team Submarine.Experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs.Experience or familiarity in manufacturing engineering, technology development, or project management.Strong organizational and program management experience.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.5 years leading, managing, or overseeing multiple departments with an emphasis on communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!