The Mission Support Professional and Acquisition Security Subject Matter Experet provides senior‑level advisory and program support to DoD organizations executing highly classified acquisition programs, including Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAPs).
This role is designed for seasoned professionals who support strategic acquisition governance, program oversight, security‑integrated acquisition execution, and senior‑level coordination, without requiring full‑time engagement. The candidate will operate as a trusted advisor to government leadership, Program Managers, and security stakeholders across acquisition and sustainment activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior acquisition and program management advisory support to DoD and Air Force rapid and classified acquisition organizations
- Support program planning, budgeting, and execution oversight for complex, highly classified programs
- Advise government leadership on acquisition risk management, compliance, and integration of security requirements across program life cycle activities
- Support coordination between program management, engineering, contracting, and security functions to enable seamless execution of SAP / SCI programs
- Serve as a subject matter expert in SAP/SCI program life‑cycle management within acquisition environments
- Perform or support Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties for SETA and advisory support contracts, as required
- Assist with development and review of executive‑level briefings, policy documents, and decision memoranda
- Support process improvement and governance initiatives across classified acquisition portfolios
- Provide mentoring and advisory input to government and contractor teams, as requested
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active TS/SCI
- Bachelor’s degree (technical or analytical discipline preferred)
- At least 20 years of experience supporting DoD acquisition or national security programs
- Demonstrated experience working in SAP and SCI acquisition environments
- Experience supporting program planning, execution, and governance at senior organizational levels
- Experience supporting or overseeing SETA and advisory support contracts, including COR responsibilities
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Desired / Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) or similar rapid acquisition organizations
- Experience integrating security disciplines into acquisition program execution
- Prior experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES), Flag Officers, or equivalent leadership
- Experience supporting enterprise‑level process improvement in classified environments
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition policy as it applies to classified and rapid pathways
If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team. Submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
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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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.
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: [email protected].
