Strategic Workforce & Interagency Partnerships Lead- Washington,

Position Description & Qualifications

If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US 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 towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

The Strategic Workforce & Interagency Partnerships Lead is responsible for developing, executing, and managing strategic workforce initiatives that strengthen and expand the talent pipeline supporting the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB). In this role, one will engage in more complex mission support tasks, assist in advanced operational planning, and contribute more significantly to program analyses and requirement documentation. This position serves as the primary liaison between government agencies, educational institutions, industry partners, and SIB suppliers to establish sustainable workforce development programs that address critical hiring needs across the maritime industrial base.

The role requires extensive collaboration with federal and state agencies, academic institutions, workforce development organizations, and executive leadership to implement innovative workforce strategies, cultivate strategic partnerships, and advance national workforce readiness initiatives supporting the U.S. submarine enterprise.

This position is critical to the long-term sustainability of the Submarine Industrial Base workforce by creating and maintaining strategic partnerships across government, education, and industry. The incumbent directly influences national workforce strategy, expands maritime career pathways, strengthens supplier hiring pipelines, and supports executive leadership through innovative workforce initiatives, strategic communications, and data-driven reporting.

In this role, you will:

Interagency Relations

• Lead strategic engagement with federal and state agencies to develop and sustain workforce partnerships supporting the Submarine Industrial Base.
• Direct initiatives that transform the federal Job Corps program into a long-term, government-funded workforce pipeline for submarine suppliers and shipyards.
• Provide operational planning and execution support at a higher level.
• Manage the strategic transition of 6-8 targeted Job Corps Centers toward maritime-focused skilled trades programs.
• Coordinate implementation of standardized maritime trade curricula developed by General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding.
• Monitor program performance and foster collaboration among government stakeholders to ensure workforce objectives are achieved.

Regional Workforce Development

• Serve as the Workforce Lead for the National Capital Region, including Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with school districts, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, community colleges, workforce boards, and other educational institutions.
• Promote maritime career pathways and facilitate direct connections between students, educators, and Submarine Industrial Base suppliers.
• Expand regional outreach initiatives that increase awareness of career opportunities within the maritime industrial base.
• Coordinate workforce engagement events, presentations, and recruiting initiatives throughout the region.
• Engage in risk assessment and implement mitigation measures.

Academic Innovation & University Partnerships

• Lead development and implementation of university-based workforce innovation initiatives.
• Establish strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Common Mission Project to adapt proven innovation frameworks for maritime workforce development.
• Design and implement a 10-14-week maritime innovation curriculum focused on solving real-world Submarine Industrial Base challenges.
• Identify and define workforce and industrial challenges for student engagement while supporting innovation and talent recruitment.
• Develop scalable academic partnerships with the potential for nationwide expansion.
• Assist in program analysis and detailed performance monitoring.

Strategic Communications

• Manage strategic communications supporting workforce development initiatives.
• Lead planning, development, editing, design coordination, and distribution of workforce newsletters and executive communications.
• Collaborate with government leadership and partner organizations to communicate workforce accomplishments, program updates, and engagement opportunities.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and develop coordination strategies.
• Develop communication products that strengthen stakeholder engagement across government, education, and industry.

Executive Reporting & Program Support

• Collect, analyze, and consolidate workforce accomplishments and performance metrics.
• Prepare bi-weekly executive reports highlighting workforce initiatives, program milestones, and organizational achievements.
• Deliver executive-level briefing materials for senior leadership within the Submarine Industrial Base and DRPM SUBS.
• Participate in generating and documenting refined mission requirements.
• Contribute to the development and review of Concept of Operations (CONOPs).
• Support leadership decision-making through accurate reporting and strategic program analysis.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Workforce Development, Education, Organizational Leadership, or a related discipline (master's degree preferred), and minimum of 4 years' related experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a U.S. Department of War (DoW) SECRET security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience managing strategic partnerships across government, industry, and academia.

• Strong understanding of mission support processes.

• Experience leading workforce development, education, or talent pipeline initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of federal workforce programs and interagency collaboration.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and collaboration abilities.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings, and strategic communications.
• Ability to manage multiple high-visibility initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong relationship-building, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• To be able to travel (10%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, or federal workforce initiatives.
• Familiarity with the Submarine Industrial Base or defense manufacturing workforce.
• Experience working with Career and Technical Education (CTE), community colleges, and higher education institutions.
• Program management or project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is desirable.

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 identity 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 .