Public Policy and Strategic Engagement Lead - National Capital R

Position Description & Qualifications

If you seek a rewarding, high-profile, and challenging position supporting projects for the U.S. Navy, Serco has a great opportunity for you! This position will be on a dynamic team supporting Team Submarine. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact on military defense and the safety of our sailors.

The ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a U.S. Department of War (DoW) SECRET security clearance.

Program Overview

Team Submarine's Submarine Program Offices are responsible for:

• The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines, including R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E). This program is a major defense acquisition effort with significant Congressional and OSD visibility.
• The acquisition of VIRGINIA Class Submarines, including lifecycle management, T&E, LFT&E, and Fleet introduction, with an estimated lifecycle cost of $336B.
• The SSN(X) program, responsible for next-generation fast attack submarine design and acquisition, emphasizing speed, stealth, payload capacity, and operational endurance.

Serco supports the U.S. Navy as a prime contractor for the Submarine Industrial Base, unifying submarine and surface vessel industrial activities to eliminate inefficiencies and improve coordination across acquisition, sustainment, and maintenance communities.

If you are passionate about identifying cutting-edge solutions, bridging strategic gaps between government and industry, and advancing national defense capabilities through advance manufacturing, SERCO has a high-impact opportunity for you. As the Public Policy and Strategic Engagement Lead supporting the U.S. Navy's Submarine Industrial Base (SIB), you will serve as a trusted advisor and support to the SIB Program Office in the analysis and strategic planning of shipyard infrastructure initiatives across the Navy's submarine industrial base, with a focus on the adaptation and integration of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies. This position will be leading the development, coordination, and analysis of legislative and policy initiatives that advance submarine industrial base priorities.

This position will be a hybrid as you work from home and at the SIB office near the Washington Navy Yard as well as traveling when required to support the mission.

n this role, you will:

• The position involves direct engagement with maritime-focused federal agencies such as MARAD and the U.S. Coast Guard, as well as coordination with internal stakeholders to align policy strategies with industrial base objectives.
• Owning the planning, coordination, and tracking of strategic engagements across industry, partners, and internal stakeholders plus developing and maintaining a forward-looking engagement plan that aligns leadership priorities with key external touchpoints.
• Coordinate across stakeholders to ensure engagements are well-planned, appropriately staffed, and aligned to program objectives.
• Proactively recommend engagements, events, and touchpoints that support program goals and leadership priorities.
• Maintain comprehensive visibility into engagement activities. This includes tracking meetings, conferences, partner interactions, and follow-up actions, as well as identifying gaps or opportunities for additional engagement.
• Assess infrastructure capability and identify opportunities to modernize shipyard facilities in ways that enhance shipbuilding and repair capacity.
• Serve as a key communicator, translating complex technical initiatives into compelling strategic narratives and decision briefings for Navy leadership, program offices, and industrial partners.
• Support the creation of strategic messaging, briefings, and acquisition summaries for senior Navy leadership and industrial base policy stakeholders.
• Work with multiple stakeholders across the region to expedite evaluation, determine critical areas, and assess how to fund SIB efforts that produce optimal return on investment.
• Work with the S
• IB team which is spread across the United States and is focused on workforce development/marketing, supply chain/sustainment, and technology developments.
• Provide senior-level briefings and progress updates to Navy leadership, including recommendations for targeted investments and risk mitigation actions.
• Provide daily program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior level executives.
• Drafts information papers in response to Congressional inquiries.
• Provide input to Report to Congress regarding SIB spend goals and associated return on investment.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• The ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a U.S. Department of War (DoW) SECRET security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience.
• The ideal candidate brings a strong background in maritime policy, legislative affairs, and strategic engagement across both the executive and legislative branches.
• Experience should include authorship or advancement of federal legislation, familiarity with the legislative process, and demonstrated leadership in interagency policy development.
• Prior service at a maritime agency or on Capitol Hill with a portfolio related to infrastructure, economic development, or national defense is highly desirable.
• To be skilled in drafting policy papers, analyzing legislative text, preparing leadership briefings, and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• An excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing high-level decision briefs, strategic messaging products, and technology evaluations.
• The ability to work independently in a high-tempo, mission-focused environment, managing competing priorities and emergent needs.
• A strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect disparate technical and strategic information into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience of preparing and delivering high-stakes presentations and briefings to senior stakeholders.
• A strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• To be able to travel (10%).

If you are interested in supporting and working with an enthusiastic Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration - it only takes minutes to apply and could change your career!

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 .