Serco North America is a leading provider of highly innovative, fully integrated solutions in information technology, professional services, human capital management, engineering and logistics, national security, and intelligence. By “bringing service to life,” we transform how our clients achieve their missions.

The recent acquisition of SI International, a premier provider of information services, technology, and network solutions, provides an even stronger platform from which we now serve every branch of the military, numerous federal agencies and the Intelligence Community.

Together, our exceptional staff improves services by managing people, processes, technology, and assets more effectively. And, we help instill a more stimulating, high-performance culture where people feel they can really make a difference.

Headquartered in Reston, VA, Serco NA has approximately 11,500 employees, annual revenue of $1.3 billion and is part of a $5 billion global business that has helped transform government and public services around the world.

Senior Acquisition Analyst (32232)

Description

Applies knowledge and experience in acquisition program management to specified programs throughout their life cycles. Demonstrates mastery of the acquisition process and areas relating to acquisition policy matters including acquisition streamlining, integrated systems management, manning, best practices and lessons learned. Demonstrates extensive expertise in interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. Applies extensive knowledge to exploration of the subject area, definition of scope, and selection of problems for investigation. Applies extensive and diverse knowledge to acquisition management problems. Supports the System Program Director periodically at executive levels within the government and other contractor organizations, including major program reviews, inspections, conferences, and other program evaluations and major milestone events. Interacts frequently between the program office, supporting government offices, other contractors, and higher headquarters mid to upper level staff. Is assigned almost exclusively to support major acquisition programs. Bachelor’s degree and seven to nine years of relevant experience; Master’s degree and five to seven years of relevant experience; or twelve years of acquisition management experience (Government or industry) of which seven years must be in a defense acquisition program as either a program/project manager, Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead, or sub-IPT lead.

Work is generally performed in a normal office environment where there is minimal exposure to unpleasant and/or hazardous working conditions.

• Independently applies knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, and analytical methods or techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by program or project managers and customers. 
• Draws conclusions and devises solutions to problems relating to improvement of acquisition effectiveness and compliance. 
• Develops and drafts acquisition documentation and ensuring quality control.
• May perform work measurement studies, program or operations efficiency reviews, cost studies, or workload change impact analyses. 
• Relies upon and uses automated management information systems in performing fact finding, analytical, and advisory functions.

A total of at least six years of experience in performing the foregoing functions with respect to DoD programs/projects.  At least three years of the foregoing total experience shall have been as a team leader or supervisor. 

Education:  A bachelor's or postgraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, or a business or management discipline such as business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or management information technology.

United States citizenship is required.  Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.

Serco recognizes that it takes a diverse workforce with unique talents and perspectives to solve the challenging problems of our clients. We invite you to become a part of our dynamic team.