Commissioning and Protocols Support Analyst

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Navy, then Serco has a great opportunity for you!

As the Commissioning and Protocols Support professional, you will be on a dynamic team, supporting Team Submarine where you will support an active contract with the U.S. Navy. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force.

The Virginia Class Program Office (PMS450) participates in the organization of three of the four, the Keel Laying, Christening and Commissioning ceremonies held at selected locations and oversees the design, construction, and delivery of the VIRGINIA Class Submarines. General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB) and Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding (HHI- NNS) build the Virginia-Class submarines for the U.S. Navy. Naval traditions dictates the celebration of the marking of a ship’s life with the four appropriate ceremonies.

These four milestones are:

1. The laying of the Keel (Keel Laying),

2. The christening and launching (Christening),

3. The commissioning (Commissioning), and

4. The decommissioning.

In this role, you will :

• Prepare and route internal and external correspondence.

• Track and update each ceremony with a matrix.

• Track and update ceremonial dates.

• Gather and then disseminate VIP guest lists.

• Coordinate and set-ups meetings/appointments/conferences with other commands as needed.

• Track various internal/external taskers, and folders.

• Maintain awareness of ceremonial milestones.

• Facilitate milestone planning by preparing, reviewing, and updating tracking materials, documentation, and program schedules.

• Travel to ceremonial site and support COMSUBLANT Protocol Officer.

• Assist in last minute details of the commissioning ceremony.

• Assist the Commissioning Support Team (CST) meetings, and reviews for relevant stakeholders, ensuring that locations, phone, and video teleconference lines are properly booked for use; scheduling speakers; developing and providing meeting materials (e.g., agendas, presentations and displays, etc.); and tracking action items as needed.

• Provide after action report to PMS450.

• Other duties as assigned.

Commissioning, Protocol Analysis, United States Navy (USN), Commissioning, Military, Team Player, Construction Design, Conferences, Plan Meetings, Materials Tracking, + An active or current DoD Secret clearance.

• US Citizenship.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• An Associate’s Degree and 2 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree or a High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.

• 10 years of similar/related experience.

• Ability to understand and succinctly summarize, communicate, and document technical issues.

• Ability to use a variety of software products (e.g. MS Office, MS Outlook).

• Skills sufficient to perform a wide range of executive, managerial, and administrative support responsibilities and duties.

• Knowledge and understanding of agency structure, organizations, programs, missions and functions sufficient to provide support in the planning, development and coordination of the management and administrative activities of the office.

• Proficient in preparing, selecting, organizing, and presenting information concisely.

• Excellent interpersonal and administrative skills to meet needs of the program office.

• Ability to facilitate and coordinate efforts with key government and non-government stakeholders.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must work well within a time sensitive environment.

• Must be able to travel 10% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Knowledge of NAVY shipboard and submarine systems, and DOD acquisition programs, preferred.

• Sharepoint expertise preferred.

• Experience working in DoD or DoN environments is preferred.

• Former Navy public affairs specialists encouraged to apply.

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.

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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.

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

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.