Senior Technical Supply Chain Manager Maritime Industrial Base (MIB)

: Position Description : 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 on our military defense and safety of our sailors. Dixon Hicks, former submarine major command and commanding officer, leads the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) support for this high-performing contractor team supporting NAVSEA. Team Submarine's Submarine Program Offices are responsible for: The acquisition of COLUMBIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the class. The program is a major defense acquisition program and is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). The acquisition of VIRGINIA Class Submarines and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E), and Fleet introduction of the U.S. Navy's newest class of nuclear attack submarines. The program is a major defense acquisition program with a total life cycle cost of approximately $336B. Additionally, successful improvement of the Class' capabilities is of significant political importance with Congress and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). The SSN(X) Office is responsible for the acquisition and design of the future fast attack submarine and for identifying, assembling, managing, directing, and coordinating the resources required for the R&D, design, construction, Test and Evaluation (T&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) of the future submarine. The future Attack Submarine will be designed to retain multi-mission capability and sustained combat presence in denied waters with a focus on greater speed, stealth, and horizontal payloads and salvo rates. You must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Serco supports the US Navy as a prime for their Team Submarine contract supporting the acquisition of submarines. The Team Submarine concept unifies once diverse submarine-related activities into a single submarine-centric organization with the goal of eliminating traditional stovepipe structures and processes that created impediments and inefficiencies in the submarine research, development, acquisition, and maintenance communities. Team Submarine provides improved communication among the various offices that contribute to the overall success of the United States Submarine Force. The Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) supports the Program Executive Office for Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS) and Serco-NA is seeking a motivated individual to provide help to the MIB Director in PEO SSBN by standing up programs and engaging with suppliers. UWS is in the process of mapping their industrial base, identifying their critical suppliers, and beginning the process of developing an annual supplier assessment like shipbuilders in support of the Integrated Enterprise plan. As the Senior Technical Supply Chain Manager, you will lead and coordinate advanced supply chain integration initiatives in support of the Program Executive Office for Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS) and the MIB Supply Chain Team. This role sits at the intersection of logistics, digital transformation, technical manufacturing, and supplier engagement—designed to enhance readiness and throughput across the submarine and undersea weapons enterprise. You will be responsible for identifying bottlenecks, overseeing implementation of technical solutions, and supporting data-driven decisions that directly impact national defense priorities. This position will be filled remotely as you work out of your home or travel to engage with suppliers. In this role, you will:

• Lead technical supply chain improvement projects focused on increasing production throughput, resolving bottlenecks, and advancing supplier maturity.
• Analyze complex supplier production data, manufacturing process flows, and engineering documentation to identify and prioritize performance risks and opportunities.
• Oversee the integration of digital supply chain tools such as Smartsheet, Power BI, and ERP dashboards to improve visibility and decision-making across the Navy's supplier network.
• Coordinate with PEO UWS, NUWC, and MIB stakeholders to align supply chain activities with acquisition milestones and mission requirements.
• Manage supplier engagement activities including diagnostic site visits, root cause analysis coordination, and execution oversight of supplier modernization projects.
• Develop and maintain centralized repositories for supplier health metrics, technical documentation, corrective action plans, and performance roadmaps.
• Provide senior-level briefings and progress updates to Navy leadership, including recommendations for targeted investments and risk mitigation actions.
• Collaborate closely with Navy supply chain analysts, program office representatives, engineering SMEs, and industry partners to ensure alignment and impact across programs.
• Track execution of Supplier Development Funding (SDF) and related initiatives, ensuring that financial investments deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Provide daily program, analytical, and acquisition management support to senior level executives.
• Work with multiple stakeholders across the region to expedite evaluation, determine critical areas, and assess how to fund MIB efforts that produce optimal return on investment.
• Work with the MIB team which is spread across the United States and is focused on workforce development/marketing, supply chain/sustainment, and technology developments.
• Work closely with submarine shipbuilding suppliers to address critical workforce and supply chain issues they face.
• Work with Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) to implement a regionalization strategy which encourages a broad regional strategy to strengthen the Navy industrial base in the region and create an ecosystem with sufficient training, placement, and retention efforts to meet and sustain regional workforce demand.
• Evaluate projects and initiatives including capital projects that will increase throughput capacity in the maritime trades, curriculum development, social media/marketing campaigns, and veteran/veteran spouse outreach, among others.
• Develop relationships with local and regional workforce and economic development organizations.
• Draft information papers in response to Congressional inquiries.
• Provide input to Report to Congress regarding SIB spend goals and associated return on investment.
• Travel to regional entities to meet with local stakeholders about workforce initiatives.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Industrial Systems, or a related technical discipline (Master's preferred).
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, technical project management, or industrial operations—preferably in a defense or aerospace environment.
• Advanced proficiency in IT tools and platforms such as Power BI, Smartsheet, Excel, SharePoint, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong working knowledge of technical drawings, engineering workflows, and manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex supplier relationships and multi-phase improvement initiatives.
• Experience preparing and delivering high-stakes presentations and briefings to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Industrial Base/Supply chain background is a plus.
• Nuclear submarine related UWS experience at sea or ashore is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Approximately 15% travel.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and sailors and a passionate Serco team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career! Meet Your Recruiter! 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.

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