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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Program/Power Platform Operations Lead - Washington, D.C. *Hybrid - **Company:** Serco - **Location:** Falls Church, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Suite, Microsoft Outlook, Data Visualization, Document Management Systems, Knowledge Management, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/568EE7A1A3844F319BAD09DDB9D34E2C/job/ ## About the Role * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within three months of hire or an Active/Current DoD security clearance * US Citizenship * Bachelor's degree * Or an Associates degree with minimum 7 years of relevant program office, ship production, or acquisition support experience * Or a High School Diploma/GED with minimum 9 years of relevant program office, ship production, or acquisition support experience * Minimum 5 years of relevant program office, ship production, or acquisition support experience * Strong proficiency in Power Bi and other Power Platforms * Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of customer organizations * Exceptional organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, personnel, and deliverables simultaneously * Ability to interact effectively with senior Navy leadership, government civilians, and industry representatives * Ability to effectively communicate and interface with customers, stakeholders, and industry personnel, with particular attention to rapid generation of presentations for stakeholder leadership * Proficiency in the M365 software suite including Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint * Excellent oral and technical report writing skills * Ability to travel up to 25%, as needed Additional desired experience and skills: * Experience working in a Navy Shipbuilding Program Office or Supervisor of Shipbuilding. If you are passionate about supporting the U.S. Navy and working within a dedicated Serco team, we encourage you to apply today. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to one of the Navy's highest-priority shipbuilding programs while advancing your professional career. ## Description If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy - Serco has a great opportunity for you! As the energetic Program Operations Lead in Washington, DC, you will provide direct support to the U.S. Navy Frigate Program Office responsible for the acquisition, construction, testing, delivery, and lifecycle transition of surface combatants. As a key member of the PMS 410 Program Office Support Team, you will leverage your expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and problem solving to support Program Operations activities across the Navy's frigate program. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Navy while supporting the acquisition and delivery of one of its newest ships. In this role, you will: * Lead a cross-functional team supporting Program Operations, including risk management, problem-solving, data management, and data visualization for PMS 410. * Develop and maintain dashboards, performance metrics, and data-driven reporting tools to support leadership decision making and program visibility. * Coordinate cross functional teams to resolve complex programmatic issues and drive timely execution of cost, schedule, and performance objectives. * Direct the preparations, review, and quality assurance of executive-level reports, briefings, correspondence, and other high-visibility deliverables. * Monitor program milestones, action items, and contract deliverables while identifying dependencies, bottlenecks, and execution risks. * Lead business process improvements by developing standardized procedures, governance frameworks, and automated workflow solutions. * Oversee SharePoint and knowledge management resources to improve information architecture, document management, and collaboration across the organization. * Support strategic planning initiatives and special projects to improve operational effectiveness and mission outcomes. ## Related Videos - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) - [Why I Love End-2-End Tests and How To Get Them Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/996-why-i-love-end-2-end-tests-and-how-to-get-them-right) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [How will artificial intelligence change the future of software testing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/85-how-will-artificial-intelligence-change-the-future-of-software-testing) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)