Position Description & Qualifications
If you love engaging with high profile and challenging mission engineering projects supporting the U.S. Department of War, Serco has a great opportunity for you! The Mission Engineering Study Team Lead is the coordinator of a dynamic team that supports major systems acquisition, research, and engineering on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of War at the Pentagon and Mark Center offices. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make a positive impact on the security of our nation!
This position involves supporting the Office of the Undersecretary for War for Research and Engineering Mission Engineering and Integration Activity (MEIA) Division. This critical contract position leads and conducts mission engineering analysis, and integration activities. We are looking for people with management expertise who can produce objective insights and analytic justification that will be used to inform future technology and capability investment decisions within the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) process. These mission engineering studies provide the analytical rigor used to deliver modernized capabilities that enable an all domain joint force aligned with future Joint Warfighting Concepts. Our team constructs, manages, and conducts discrete mission engineering and analysis study tasks to evaluate the efficacy of legacy architectures and new technologies and capabilities applied in new mission concepts of employment to meet evolving joint mission objectives.
You will be part of a team responsible for highly consequential engagements with stakeholders impacting national security and the defense capabilities of the United States. You will work closely with customers and other Serco teams to deliver quality solutions, recognized by DoW and industry as outstanding contributions in engineering program and risk management across the Defense enterprise.
In this role, you will:
Execute the Mission Engineering Study Scoping and Design. Define the objectives, boundaries, assumptions, and critical metrics of mission engineering studies to ensure alignment with the National Defense/War Strategy and to address Joint Operational Problems.
Ensure Threat Modeling Integration. Incorporate validated adversary capabilities, intelligence products, and threat trajectories into study scenarios to ensure realistic conditions.
Lead Cross-Functional Teams. Direct multi-disciplinary teams consisting of systems engineers, military operators, intelligence analysts, and data scientists across Joint and Service components.
Provide oversight for Operational Architecture Development. Develop and incorporate complex mission threads, kill webs, and operational architectures using standard frameworks (e.g., SySML, UAF) into the studies.
Orchestrate Modeling and Simulation (M&S). Oversee the execution of M&S environments (such as AFSIM or ITASE) to evaluate System-of-Systems (SoS) performance within highly contested operational environments.
Assess Technologies and Alternative Solutions. Evaluate the operational utility of emerging technologies, advanced prototypes, and conceptual systems in closing identified capability gaps
Perform Data Analysis and Synthesis. Synthesize quantitative outputs from simulations with qualitative insights from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to form coherent operational assessments.
Engage Stakeholder Community. Interface continuously with the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) organizations, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and Military Services to validate operational relevance and operational constraints.
Generate Recommendations from Study Results. Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations for USW(R&E) leadership regarding prototyping, technology transition, or acquisition funding.
Prepare Executive Reports and Briefings. Author comprehensive final study reports and deliver high-level briefings to senior Department of War executives and Flag/General Officers.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Master's degree (or higher) in Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, or a related STEM discipline (or appropriate work experience).
Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position
15 years in Engineering, with a focus on Systems Engineering and Operational Analysis and time supporting any Department of War organization.
Proven experience managing large, multi-disciplinary analysis teams
Experience working with Military Services and Combatant Commands to address operational problems.
Track record of developing and leading study teams and producing executive-level products resulting in acquisition decisions.
Up to 10% 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://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.
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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
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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 .
