Executive Assistant - Washington Navy Yard

Position Description & Qualifications

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

As the Executive Assistant/Office Manager (EA/OM), you will provide programmatic support to one of our Team Submarine customers to support an active contract with the U.S. Navy in the Washington, DC area. As the EA/OM, you will be on a dynamic team providing technical and programmatic support to the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office (PMS450) and the U.S. Navy’s Team Submarine Program Offices at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! You will be entrusted to exercise discretion and independent judgement daily when presented with numerous and at times conflicting options while leading the execution of front office related matters to include oversight of calendars; contact management/screening; travel optimization/budget; correspondence review and editing; tracking/directing the completion of action items; assessing/developing policy; and a host of other functions that can have a significant impact on the success of the office, director, and their subordinates in their ability to execute their duties in a very fast paced and dynamic environment as they oversee hundreds of people operating remotely across the US. If your desire is to make a difference in the construction and sustainment of the US Navy Submarine force, this position is ideal. 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 SHAPM contract supporting the acquisition of submarines.

PMS450 is the acquisition program office for the New Construction of Attack 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.

PMS450 is responsible for developing and deploying a more affordable, nuclear-powered attack submarine with multi-mission capability and enhanced capabilities for performance in littoral areas. VIRGINIA Class submarines support five of the six Navy core maritime capabilities: Deterrence, Maritime Security, Sea Control, Forward Presence, and Power Projection.

In this role, you will:

• Provide executive support and leadership in various capacities that will be essential to success of the office.

• Support the Program Manager (PM) and Deputy Program Manager (DPM) of one of the submarine program offices directly.

• Report to and provide counsel for a Navy executive/senior level manager O-6/GS-15.

• Oversee and manage the daily functional operation of a complex NAVSEA program organization.

• Lead and direct the work of others, including clerical, administrative, logistical support, and information technology personnel. You will apply a professionally accumulated body of knowledge to develop and oversee tasks and projects.

• Manage all matters and make quick decisions without prior approval within the front office and will interface with senior executives within the Department of Defense as well as Congressional Staffers.

• Facilitate development, implementation, and revision of work procedures and standards with key stakeholders across multiple organizations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of assigned operations.

• Execute work with minimal supervision by your principal.

• Ensure compliance of program office personnel with established program office standards.

• Organize and manage office operations and procedures, including scheduling, correspondence, filing, developing policy, and data entry to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

• Prepare, proofread, and edit documents, presentations, and reports to support business processes and project objectives.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking action items to ensure effective communication and follow-up.

• Arrange travel logistics and process travel expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Act as a point of contact for internal and external communications, including handling inquiries, directing calls, and distributing correspondence.

• Provide administrative support to various projects, including maintaining project documentation, tracking progress, and assisting with project-related tasks as needed.

• Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality, in compliance with company policies and government regulations.

• Manage office supplies inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary materials and placing orders as needed.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• An Active or Current DoD Secret clearance or eligible for a clearance.

• US Citizenship.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• A High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience, or an Associate’s degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

• 5 years of experience.

• 2 years of supervisory experience in an office setting.

• Familiarity with a variety of program office’s technical efforts, internal practices and procedures, and both internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to report to work at the Navy Yard 5 days a week except for government holidays is expected with occasional exceptions.

• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work under deadlines.

• Ability to work independently, make independent decisions, and be part of a cohesive team.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.

• Active-Duty Experience in the submarine as a Chief Yeoman or Yeoman 1st Class service preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior management on complex technical issues.

• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently, and often under short, multiple deadlines.

• Ability to be a team player, work well with others and contribute positively to work/team environment while continually seeking ways to enhance contribution to the team.

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and some travel outside the DC area may be required.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience preferably in a government or defense-related environment.

• Experience as an executive assistant preferably supporting an SES or flag officer within the NAVSEA front office environment.

• Experience working in submarine community as a senior enlisted, such as a Senior or Master Chief.

• Submarine Experience.

• Experience in supporting Navy or DoD-related programs.

• Familiarity with government contracting processes.

• Knowledge of document management systems.

• Active NMCI/Flankspeed account and CAC (Common Access Card).

• Work experience in the Navy and specifically within Team Submarine or submarines in general.

• Knowledge of DoD policies, NAVSEASYSCOM/Team Submarine policies and procedures.

• Active NNPI account and CAC.

• 10 or more years of experience with Navy acquisition and Submarine Programs.

• 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.

• Recent experience in Team Submarine would be ideal.

If you are interested in supporting and working with a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

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.

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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 View email address on click.appcast.io .

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 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

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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. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io .