GFE Specialist - Pascagoula, MS

Position Description & Qualifications

As a GFE Specialist, you will be on a dynamic team at our site in the HII Shipyard in Pascagoula, MS where you support the efforts to build and outfit the Navy’s newest surface combatant (FF(X) Class) with a myriad of complex systems. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on our national defense and safety of our sailors.

Serco is seeking an energetic self-starter to be part of a ship building program providing contract support to the Navy Program Office (PMS 410). Our team supports the customer in the detail design, construction, and test of the U.S. Navy’s Frigate Program.

In this role, you will:

• Provide journeyman level GFE support to the PMS 410 GFE Manager
• Help coordinate all aspects of receipt, storage, and management of GFE on behalf of the GFE Manager
• Track in-yard need dates and identify potential conflicts for resolution or mitigation

• Create and maintain databases/trackers to assist with deliveries, shortages, discrepancies such as incorrect nomenclatures, quantities & configuration
• Track documentation requirements, ensure preservation & preventive/protection requirements are being met, and monitor safety and risk
• Work with the production team and industry to determine fulfillment strategy for full ship BOM (NSC-11 transfer, FFG62 transfer, LLTM orders, etc.)
• Manage the inventory, status, condition, and PMS accomplishment on all material being transferred from USCG NSC-11 stores
• Make recommendations for determining 2nd shipset equipment to reduce risk on build schedule
• Develop and present briefings on material status, issues, and mitigation plans

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship
• A Bachelor’s degree
  • An Associates 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.
• 5 years of relevant experience (GFE experience highly preferred)
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree (related technical field preferred)
• DAU Level III Logistician Equivalent
• Experience with DoD 5000 policy and procedures

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.