Requisition Number: 30506
Required Travel: 26 - 50%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $90,873.00 - $135,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
Job DescriptionHII's Mission Technologies division is currently seeking a Engineer Systems 3 to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dam Neck Activity (DNA) for the expansion of Shore-Based Training Systems capabilities. This position will provide technical leadership and project management oversight for two critical efforts: (1) Survey and Design work for trainer facility build-outs, and (2) development of the Surface Training Data Ecosystem integrating AI, dashboards, and DEVSECOPS connectivity across trainers, schoolhouses, and ships.
This role requires a senior leader with Navy facility engineering systems (i.e. NAVFAC) experience to define requirements, establish technical scope, coordinate with government facilities teams, and build program execution strategies from the ground up. The position will serve as the primary technical interface with government sponsors and will be responsible for transitioning conceptual requirements into actionable program plans and workforce strategies.
Essential Job Responsibilities- Serve as primary technical liaison with government clients to define requirements, assess technical feasibility, and establish project scope for both work streams
- Lead and manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams supporting Survey and Design efforts for trainer facility build-outs, including electrical, telecommunication, structural, and Architect & Engineering (A&E) certified drawings
- Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the Surface Training Data Ecosystem development, including AI/machine learning integration, data pipeline architecture, and DEVSECOPS implementation
- Coordinate kickoff meetings and requirements workshops with sponsor organizations to transition conceptual work into defined technical requirements and execution plans
- Develop workforce strategies and staffing plans, including identification of required labor categories, specialized skill sets, and recruitment timelines
- Interface with Navy facilities authorities and installation engineers to understand A&E certification requirements, drawing standards, and approval processes
- Manage phased program standup, ensuring technical capacity and capability are evaluated and aligned with sponsor expectations
- Provide technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies for complex, enterprise-level training system integrations
- Lead cross-functional coordination across software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, data science, and infrastructure teams
- Support contract modification efforts including development of new labor category definitions and technical scope documentation
- Ensure compliance with Navy training systems standards, cybersecurity requirements, and facility design specifications
Minimum Qualifications- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Minimum five years of experience in a leadership or management role with DoD or Navy programs
- Demonstrated experience with Navy facility engineering systems (i.e. NAVFAC) processes, facility design standards, and/or Navy shore infrastructure projects
- Experience managing technical teams across multiple engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, structural, systems, software)
- Proven ability to define program scope and requirements in ambiguous or conceptual environments
- Strong understanding of Navy training systems, combat systems, or fleet training infrastructure
- Current or active DoD Secret clearance
- Ability to work onsite at Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, VA; hybrid schedule may be available at government discretion
- Excellent communication skills with ability to interface at senior government and military leadership levels (O-5/O-6 equivalents)
- Ability to travel occasionally to government sites, shipyards, or training facilities (estimated 20-40%)
Preferred Requirements- Former military officer (O-5 or above) with Navy acquisition, engineering, or program management background
- Direct experience with NAVFAC as a government employee, military officer, or contractor
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- A&E certification/stamping authority for military facility projects
- Experience with PMS 339 (Surface Ship Training Systems), Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS), or similar Navy training program offices
- Knowledge of AI/machine learning applications in training systems or DoD environments
- Familiarity with DEVSECOPS, data architecture, and enterprise data integration strategies
- Experience managing programs in startup or rapid-growth phases with evolving requirements
- Knowledge of Agile or iterative development methodologies for software-intensive programs
Physical RequirementsOffice, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.
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.
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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.
