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Position Description

Serco is a place you can count on, with long term, government- backed contracts, trusted leadership, and loyal colleagues where you make a difference with challenging and purposeful work. Join our team today as a Director, Innovation and Engineering Development in support of our US Defense and Federal Civilian markets, reporting to our Chief Digital Officer, VP Advanced Technology Group. This position will be remote within the US and require 10% travel. We invite you to discover your place in our world.

The Director, Innovation and Engineering Development will focus on the identification and integration of capabilities to support large/technically complex opportunities serving Serco North America. Have a strong background in Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, and digital modernization solutions for defense or civilian based operational missions. This position must provide proven success in developing new opportunities to transition Serco developed products and tools into existing US DoD or Federal Civilian contracts to meet the customer mission or expand the customer base. Have a strong government and industry Research and Development technology background in Digital Modernization strategy. Must have proven success in advancing Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and software acquisition transition competencies with the US Federal Government.

In this role you will:

• Lead the product management of complex technology transitions in support of the Advanced Technology Group’s development initiatives and Business Unit growth pipelines, encompassing new business pursuits and re-compete opportunities across the U.S. Federal Government and select international markets.

• Lead and support the pursuit of complex technology assessment activities and must be a team player who knows how to create and manage the synergy among various engineering, technology, and programmatic disciplines while providing expertise and advise to customers across the federal government or international customer relations.

• Manage the Engineering Hub that comprises of the Enterprise Software Factory, Engineering Development Network, and members of advanced analytics and engineering disciplines.

• Use your domain expertise as well as an established professional network to support technology innovation and transition targets of opportunity.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Over 15 years of specialized technical experience, including demonstrated success in research and development and digital engineering for U.S. Federal Government departments and agencies, with a strong focus on modern defense-based R&D initiatives.

- Domain knowledge and experience in digital engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and/or autonomous systems.

- Ability to work collaboratively with the leadership team and act as an enabler of key projects and initiatives with a corporate value of over $50M.

- Proven experience in working with or overseeing technology and integration strategies for large programs of record ($100M - $750M).

- Experience developing and maintaining strategic technology plans, program plans, operational budgets greater than $8M, and developing and measuring performance objectives.

- Must have excellent communications skills (verbal and written) and highly effective interpersonal skills to carry out daily interactions with technical leaders, business executives, customers, teammates/partners, and subcontractors.

- Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree. Master’s Degree preferred.

- Must be eligible for TS/SCI clearance.

- Ability to travel.

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://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] 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 ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .

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 [email protected] .

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.

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**ID** _69364_

**Recruiting Location : Location** _US-TX-Austin_

**Category** _Engineering_

**Position Type** _Full-Time_

**Security Clearance** _Other_

**Clearance Details** _Clearable to TS/SCI_

**Telework** _Yes - May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position_