Assistant Project Officer - (Washington, D.C Navy Yard)

Position Description & Qualifications Assistant Project Officer supporting projects for the U.S. Navy, focusing on the AUKUS program. The role requires technical rigor and will tap and build on expertise in submarine operations, command, acquisition, maintenance, and international collaboration. In this role, you will: Develop and review planning documents for organizational development and technical staffing plans. Develop and review training plans for technical personnel and associated leadership. Prepare briefs for senior leadership. Review budget proposals. Coordinate the onboarding of foreign nationals to NRHQ. Plan and coordinate international engagements. Coordinate NR staff reviews of incoming documents and recommendations and draft formal responses. Operate at the level of an OPNAV Action Officer or similar level staff. To be successful in this role, you will have: An active DoD Secret Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship required. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Computer, Electrical Engineering or related field (Physics, for example). Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including operations and/or design, testing, and issue resolution associated with Naval Nuclear Propulsion systems and project management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, and MS SharePoint. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Rigorous technical acumen with a collaborative and amiable approach. 10% travel required. Additional desired experience and skills Technical master’s degree is highly desirable. Naval Nuclear Propulsion experience at Naval Reactors, a prototype, nuclear shipyard, or shipboard is highly preferred. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted. 401(k) plan with employer matching funds. Tuition reimbursement program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages (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. Learning & Development Professional and technical training opportunities aligned with Naval Nuclear Propulsion program requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity 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, or other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Serco