Requisition Number : 19734
Required Travel : 26 - 50%
Employment Type : Full Time / Salaried / Exempt
Security Clearance : Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience : Management
This opportunity resides with Fleet Sustainment , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. For 40 years, the U.
S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. From small watercraft to submarines, combatants and aircraft carriers, our systems and maintenance experts help the Navy maintain a high state of readiness.
And, we deploy with the most advanced technology and capability available.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe.
Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers.
Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.
Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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Summary :
For over a century, HII has built and maintained the U.S. Navy’s most powerful warships. Join us as we continue to maintain the Navy’s readiness!
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Program Manager for our Fleet Sustainment Carrier organization in our Virginia Beach, VA location.
The individual selected for this role will serve as the Department Manager for the Carrier Division, overseeing 180+ employees.
The individual will set objectives and provide guidance to subordinate managers and supervisors based on division goals and company policy.
Responsibilities will also include overall day-to-day activities of managing government contracts, including contract compliance, customer interface, and initiating subcontracts as required.
What you will do :
- Responsible for the profit and loss of an extensive complex program.
- Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.
- Responsible for serving multiple customers requiring developing and managing plans across several subcontractors.
- Responsible for overseeing programs at multiple geographic locations, covering remote locations, multiple business functions, and employees directly assigned to the program.
- Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs.
- Act as the primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customers to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
- Develop new business and expand existing services with the customer.
- Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program problems, and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
- Direct the work of employees, including management level assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.
What you must have :
- Engineering or technical bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of relevant experience; or an Engineering or technical master’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.
- Must have 8 + years engineering experience with an in-depth understanding of Commander Naval Air Forces (Atlantic and Pacific), Supervisor of Shipbuilding Newport News, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center.
- Must have extensive years of managerial experience involving direct control and responsibility over subordinate groups working in an engineering discipline.
- Must be highly experienced with U.S. Navy aircraft carriers' operations, maintenance, and repairs and have extensive years of senior-level management experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
- Will be required to obtain a DOD SECRET security clearance and a Common Access Card (CAC) or DBIDS badge for access to DOD facilities.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred Requirements
A working knowledge of the Naval Shipyards, the Carrier Planning Activity, and PEO Carriers.
A thorough knowledge of ship's force infrastructure for Aircraft Carriers.
Prior shipboard operational and maintenance experience as a member of the U.S. Navy or Civil Service equivalent is required.
Knowledge of current and emerging technology capabilities relevant to Navy Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) including 3D printing / additive manufacturing and repair capabilities.
Knowledge of Navy programs and plans for digital transformation in support of MRO activities.
Master's Degree preferred (Business, Technical, or Engineering).
Physical Requirements
Job performance may require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet / floor level.
- HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices;
- wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance;
employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
Bonus / other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.
Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers;
technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.
Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity.
We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.