Head of Programme Management

If you want to work on a cutting-edge Air Force program, Serco has a great opportunity for you! This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
AFLCMC/WAG develops, tests, and rapidly fields classified USAF aeronautical capabilities. transitions laboratory technologies to operational platforms; and develops, tests, rapidly fields, sustains, and demilitarizes capabilities for the warfighter.

Provide a SME-level role as Deputy to the Branch Materiel Leader for AFLCMC/WAG Portfolio covering several programs and sole program manager for a prototype development project

Advise program leadership on strategic planning regarding capability development and demonstration initiatives

Apply program management expertise to program challenges and advise Branch program managers and teams on effective acquisition program management

Lead for the Branch risk management program—process, frequency, tracking/mitigating risks

Develop branch specific processes and process improvement to include standardization of acquisition documentation

Support the Special Programs Division director for executive level program reviews, inspections, conferences, and other program evaluations and major milestone events

Interpret USAF, AFLCMC, and AFLCMC/WA acquisition transformation strategies and tailor implementation to program and portfolio needs

Develop high quality acquisition program documentation

Manage interactions and cultivate relationships between the program office, warfighter major commands, AFRL, other government offices, and prime contractors

An active TOP-SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and access to Special Access Programs (SAP) and have a background investigation current within the past 5 years or under Continuous Vetting

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 25 years relevant experience in the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor

Masters Degree in MBA, management, business, accounting, finance, logistics, or a STEM discipline with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience with the DoD, other government agency, or DoD contractor

Minimum 3 years of SAP or SCI experience within the last 5 years

Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS)

DoD Acquisition Program Office experience in a leadership position (Branch/Division Chief, Materiel Leader, or Development System Manager)

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II or III certification in Program Management

Experience in all aspects of DoD acquisition program management—leadership, cost, schedule, performance, risk, program documents, technical requirements, and team management

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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.

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

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

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.

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