Acquisition Subject Matter Expert - Tampa, FL

Position Description & Qualifications

If you like high profile and challenging work supporting the readiness of America’s Special Operations Forces, Serco has a great opportunity for you! This Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) will be working with the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) supporting the Program Manager for Remote Capabilies responsible for supporting SOCOM Medium Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (MTUAS). Bring your experience and collaborative skills to make an impact toward improving our military defense planning and combat readiness.

Serco supports SOCOM as a sub-contractor on Special Operations Forces (SOF) Enterprise Professional Services contract. Our team conducts analysis and provides lifecycle support for the MTUAS Program.
You will be part of a Team that works closely with our customer to ensure that our Special Forces are resourced to provide the required level of readiness.

This position is contingent upon the availability to maintain/transfer a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate and aggregate acquisition program data for completeness, conformance, and correctness and facilitate the adjudication of comments and remarks through staff and stakeholders.
• Provide decision support for acquisition and fielding decisions with an appreciation for audit readiness, safety, suitability, supportability, and effectiveness determinations.
• Serve as the primary interface and point of contacct with Government program authorities and representatives on technical and program/project issues, and informing Serco teammate of tasks required.
• Brief senior leadership, or a regular basis, on program status and milestones.
• Perform warfighting assessments and effectiveness analysis; advanced concept development and design; analytic support for the pre-acquisitionand sustainment of systems acquisitionprocess or for operational analysis.

To be successful in this role, you have:

• An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilty.
• An Associate's degree and 2 years of professional experience in Defense acquisition, with 1 of those years of which must be recent and relevant to DOD acquisition management within SOCOM programs.
  • OR a High School Diploma and 4 years of professional experience in Defense acquisition, with 3 of those years of which must be recent and relevant to DOD acquisition management within SOCOM programs.
• The ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Experience in initiating and maintaining technical direction within broad program objectives directly related to SOCOM missions and aviation systems.
• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and experience with the requirements of the DOD 5000 series.
• Experience evaluating and aggregating acquisition program data for completeness, conformance, and correctness and ability to facilitate the adjudication of comments and remarks through staff and stakeholders.
• Experience with Special Operations peculiar acquisition life cycle planning and policies.

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.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

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.

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

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

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. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.