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Are you in search of an opportunity that will provide great reward? Serco’s Maritime Engineering, Technology and Sustainment (METS) business unit may be the place for you! We are seeking a Naval Autonomous Systems Project Manager in our Panama City Beach, Florida location. Serco is an acronym for “Service Company”, and that is what we do, provide the best services to our customers and fellow citizens making a difference every day. Serco is a place you can count on for growth, opportunity, and loyalty. Discover your place in our world.

Serco supports federal and state contracts across the US and Canada, in the areas of Defense, Civilian, and State/Provincial agencies. In this role, you will be supporting our entire business portfolio and missions (visit https://www.serco.com/na/about to learn more).

Serco is a place you can make a difference. No matter your role, your contribution matters. From Defense to Transportation to Citizen Services, our team supports vital missions across the continent. Here at Serco, you will have purpose each day. join our team as a Naval Autonomous Systems Project Manager.

The Serco Military Internship Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The SkillBridge program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. Serco’s SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Serco, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for motivated military candidates into Serco.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on Serco leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Serco METS-AMS Team

• Manage projects to expand Serco’s participation supporting Navy research and development efforts by anticipating and meeting customer needs.
• Direct the tactical activities of the program including, but not limited to, engineering, finance, and operations with the objective of maximizing growth and profitability. Seek to build project revenue by remaining alert to new business opportunities or expansion of business with the customer and advising senior operations management.
• Under guidance of Serco policy, operate sound, responsive and accurate financial management and reporting systems, budgeting and financial analysis, and responsive systems that satisfy the obligations of the program to its customers, as well as legal and regulatory compliance.
• Review status of projects and budgets.
• Manage schedules and prepares status reports.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress, and for intervening and problem solving with Serco and customer management to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Interact with Navy representatives, including Navy management levels, concerning project operations or scheduling.
• Participate in briefings and technical meetings with company and Navy representatives concerning project operations.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule following established procedures and schedules. Erroneous decisions or recommendations, or failure to complete assignments normally result in delays to project schedules and allocation of more resources.
• Ensure adherence to Serco administrative policies and procedures, human resource policies and practices as applicable, and contracts administration procedures that support the programs of Serco and ensure that the contract is administered to protect Serco’s interest and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Direct efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of the Serco Panama City team through training and development programs in both technical and scientific disciplines.
• Has business development and budgetary responsibilities.

The Successful candidate will be immersed in the government contracting environment by attending management/business meetings, experience in consulting directly with military customers, and project management from inception to completion.

In this role, you will have:

• Meets DoD SkillBridge Qualifications as per DODI 1322.29
• Bachelor's Degree

Serco utilizes the DoD guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be performing an individual internship. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.