Marine Operations Manager (Site Manager 2) - 30798

Requisition Number: 30798 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $113,705.00 - $162,435.00 Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII Unmanned Systems is seeking a Marine Operations Manager to support our rapidly expanding marine operations division. As our new Marine Operations Manager, you will lead all aspects of waterfront, vessel, and test-support operations for HII's maritime programs. This role oversees the management, readiness, and safe operation of HII's support vessels, waterfront facilities, and mission-specific equipment. The position oversees the team responsible for day-of-test execution and on-water safety, manages vessel crews and technical personnel, and ensures operational excellence across all marine activities. Responsibilities span planning and coordination, fleet maintenance oversight, test-event execution, personnel training, and cross-functional communication with engineering, program management, and field operations teams. It's your chance to step up to the challenge and prove you're ready to lead the world! Location: Pocasset, MA or Virginia Beach, VA area! What you will be doing... Leading Marine Operations - Lead day-to-day management of HII's maritime operations, including vessel readiness, crew coordination, and safe operation of manned and unmanned vessels and support craft ranging from small boats to larger work vessels. - Serve as the senior operational authority for all company owned and contracted vessels and support craft. Provide leadership, guidance, and decision authority to ensure safe marine operations - including launch and recovery, chase/support craft activities, crane/lift operations, and go/no-go decisions. - Ensure the on-water team maintains strong situational awareness and adheres to rigorous safety practices, emergency procedures, and operational discipline, while personally stepping in as needed during high-risk or critical operations - Oversee waterfront facility operations, including docks, staging areas, fueling systems, and test-support infrastructure. - Oversee annual capital budget for marine operations, including vessel and equipment procurements, subcontractor - Support/conduct sea testing when available at UxS sites What you will be doing... Manages site location workforce to achieve Govt directed tasks and/or schedule. Oversees site Operations and Maintenance personnel, both company and subcontractor. Engages with site program functional representatives to coordinate and deconflict operations and systems and site maintenance. Includes start-up, control and shutdown of equipment for efficient, economical and environmental standards. Oversees the maintenance, repair, construction and operation of all assigned systems and supporting infrastructure. Includes responsibility for work control, planning, infrastructure, and facilities support and plant operations. May manage subcontractors. Assists the headquarters in development of strategy and operational level site facilities planning; yearly production work load planning; yearly resource and budget planning; and other managerially requirements as required. Oversee Preventative Maintenance Program - Manage readiness of the vessel fleet and waterfront equipment through scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance routines, coordination of repairs, and USCG vessel safety checks. - Oversee shipyard work, service agreements, and work performed by external contractors and vendors on company owned vessels and support equipment. - Ensure all vessels, cranes/lifts, and mission-specific systems meet safety standards, certification requirements, and operational readiness criteria ahead of test events or mission operations. - Support installation, removal, troubleshooting, and overhaul of marine systems and onboard equipment. Logistics - Manage the movement of personnel, equipment, and test assets between waterfront facilities and test locations. - Oversee procurement and inventory of parts, consumables, tools, and facility supplies needed to sustain operations - Coordinate scheduling for vessels, test days, crews, and facility usage to ensure alignment across Engineering, Program Management, and test teams - Maintain detailed operational logs, fuel records, equipment status reports, and readiness documentation across all UxS sites and testing ops. areas. Training and Development - Build the training and certification infrastructure for vessel operations, crane/lift operations, emergency response, and test-specific operational procedures. - Establish standard safety training and vessel embarkation requirements for UxS personnel, subcontractors, customers, and guests on HII owned or contracted vessels - including underway safety briefs and drills (MOB, fire, evacuation, etc...) - Recruit, onboard, schedule, supervise, and develop vessel crews and subcontractors - Establish and enforce a high-performance operational culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development for assigned personnel. What we are looking for. - 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience. - U.S. Coast Guard OUPV or Masters License (or equivalent USCG/USN rating) CPR & First Aid Certification Ability to work in demanding marine environments, lift 50+ lbs, and operate heavy equipment or machinery as needed. Extensive experience leading marine operations in high-tempo or test-support environments; comfortable operating vessel from small craft to ~70ft. Proficient with computers, Outlook, and basic spreadsheets and presentations. Mechanical aptitude and hand-on skills with vessel systems, maintenance checks, equipment staging, lifting/rigging operations, and marine tooling. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance #LI-MH1 Bonus Points for. - Experience supervising crews, conducting hiring, and managing personnel performance. - Familiarity with unmanned autonomous systems, including launch & recovery, operations, and logistics. - Experience with vessel operators and support contractors local to the Pocasset, MA and Virginia Beach, VA areas. - High situational awareness in dynamic test environments, with proven calm decision making under pressure. - Proactive problem-solving mindset. Anticipating downstream impacts, improving operational processes, and enhancing safety and reliability. Physical Requirements May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.