Public Policy and Strategic Engagement Lead - National Capital Region

Program Overview Team Submarine's Submarine Program Offices are responsible for the acquisition and lifecycle management of Columbia Class, Virginia Class, and SSN(X) submarines. Serco supports the U.S. Navy as a prime contractor for the Submarine Industrial Base, unifying submarine and surface vessel industrial activities. Responsibilities Engage directly with maritime‑focused federal agencies such as MARAD and the U.S. Coast Guard, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to align policy strategies with industrial base objectives. Own the planning, coordination, and tracking of strategic engagements across industry, partners, and internal stakeholders, and develop a forward‑looking engagement plan that aligns leadership priorities with key external touchpoints. Coordinate across stakeholders to ensure engagements are well‑planned, appropriately staffed, and aligned to program objectives. Proactively recommend engagements, events, and touchpoints that support program goals and leadership priorities. Maintain comprehensive visibility into engagement activities, tracking meetings, conferences, partner interactions, and follow‑up actions, and identify gaps or opportunities for additional engagement. Assess infrastructure capability and identify opportunities to modernize shipyard facilities to enhance shipbuilding and repair capacity. Serve as a key communicator, translating complex technical initiatives into compelling strategic narratives and decision briefings for Navy leadership, program offices, and industrial partners. Support the creation of strategic messaging, briefings, and acquisition summaries for senior Navy leadership and industrial base policy stakeholders. Work with stakeholders across the region to expedite evaluation, determine critical areas, and assess how to fund SIB efforts that produce optimal return on investment. Provide senior‑level briefings and progress updates to Navy leadership, including recommendations for targeted investments and risk‑mitigation actions. Provide daily program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior‑level executives. Draft information papers in response to congressional inquiries. Provide input to Congressional reports regarding SIB spend goals and associated return on investment. Qualifications Must be able to obtain, maintain, and transfer a U.S. Department of War (DoW) SECRET security clearance. U.S. citizenship mandatory. Bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of relevant experience. Strong background in maritime policy, legislative affairs, and strategic engagement across the executive and legislative branches. Experience authoring or advancing federal legislation, familiarity with the legislative process, and demonstrated leadership in interagency policy development. Prior service at a maritime agency or on Capitol Hill with a portfolio related to infrastructure, economic development, or national defense preferred. Proficiency in drafting policy papers, analyzing legislative text, preparing leadership briefings, and navigating complex stakeholder environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing high‑level decision briefs, strategic messaging products, and technology evaluations. Self‑directed ability to work independently in a high‑tempo, mission‑focused environment, managing competing priorities and emergent needs. Strong organizational, problem‑solving, analytical, and project‑management skills with keen attention to detail. Experience delivering high‑stakes presentations and briefings to senior stakeholders. Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time. Equal Opportunity Employer Serco is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Serco