Coating and Corrosion Control - Project Manager- Washington D.C

Position Description & Qualifications

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy- Serco has a great opportunity for you! This 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.
Must be able obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
Program Overview

The Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Program leads the U.S. Navy's effort to revitalize America's shipbuilding and repair capabilities. Established in September 2024, the program strengthens and expands the industrial base that builds and maintains surface ships, aircraft carriers, and submarines vital to national defense.

Team Submarine's Submarine Program Offices Are Responsible For

The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). The acquisition of VIRGINIA Class 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. The program is a major defense acquisition program with a total life cycle cost of approximately $336B. Additionally, successful improvement of the Class' capabilities is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). The SSN(X) Office is responsible for the acquisition and design of the future fast attack submarine and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the future submarine. The future Attack Submarine will be designed to retain multi-mission capability and sustained combat presence in denied waters with a focus on greater speed, stealth, horizontal payloads and salvo rates. Serco supports the US Navy as prime for SHAPM contract supporting the acquisition of submarines and surface vessels. Serco-NA is seeking a motivated Coating and Corrosion Control– Project Manager to provide help to the SIB Advance Manufacturing (AM) Team. Our Advance Manufacturing Team leverages existing technology to include artificial intelligence/machine learning, robotics, Industry 4.0, advance Non-destructive (NDT) testing, lasers, and a myriad of other technologies to apply withing the Submarine Industrial Base. In this role, you willperform intermediate mission support tasks, assist in strategic planning, and provide insights to optimize mission operations. This position will be filled remotely within the continental United States and may be divided into regions depending upon location of the individual and/or expertise. You will work out of your home or travel to engage with suppliers. If your desire is to make a difference in the construction and sustainment of the US Submarine Industrial Base, this position is ideal.
In This Role, You Will

Coordinate and accelerate the identification, evaluation, acquisition, and deployment of coating and corrosion control technologies across the submarine industrial base.
Provide operational planning and execution support.
Collaborate across a wide variety of partners including internal government stakeholders (public shipyards, trident refit facilities, program offices, technical subject matter experts, etc.) and external private industry partners that range from shipbuilders to suppliers to innovative technology providers.
Facilitate stakeholder communication and coordination activities. Assist in preparing detailed documentation and reporting.
Integrate and deploy modern capabilities including but not limited to laser ablation, laser texturing, plasma blast, marine scale removers, and more.
Drive the integration of these new capabilities to ultimately reduce schedule and improve man hour capacity across submarine construction, maintenance, and sustainment activities.
Conduct risk assessment and manage mitigation strategies.
Document and refine mission requirements.
Technology development focus areas may include but not be limited to:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Digital Transformation and Digital Workflow Implementation
Robotics and Automation of Manufacturing Process
Cold Spray
Coating and Corrosion Control Methods (laser ablation, etc.)
Welding and Joining
Casting and Forging
Proactive mindset geared toward identifying and implementing ergonomically improved capabilities that modernize and accelerate legacy maintenance workflows.
Coordinate with industry partners, integrators and government stakeholders to align deployment and adoption with program goals.
Conduct program analysis and performance monitoring.
Work with the SIB team which is spread across the United States and is focused on workforce development/marketing, supply chain/sustainment, and technology developments.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

Must be able to obtain a DoW Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required for consideration.
Minimum 10 years of experience.
Bachelor's degree required.
Direct experience working with or supporting U.S. Navy public shipyards or private entity defense shipyards.
Participation in major submarine overhauls or return-to-service activities.
Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams (engineers, maintainers, shipyard planners, etc.) and developing novel approaches to material processes.
Familiarity with coating and corrosion control practices (abrasive blast, needle guns, deck scalers, grinders, wire wheels, etc.).
Strong expertise in mission support processes.
Prior military service in the United States Navy, with specific preference for submarine service veterans preferred but not required.
Proficiency in communication and stakeholder management, both written and oral. You will be interacting with industry and senior leadership.
Customer-oriented team player focused on mission, who is self-motivated and driven and who can work independently and remotely.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Approximately 10% travel but could be more.
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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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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