Requisition Number: 29157
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $126,362.00 - $160,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior
SummaryHII Mission Technologies is shaping the future of naval combat systems training. We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead systems engineering, development, and integration activities supporting U.S. Navy (USN) shipboard and shore-based integrated training systems. This role serves as the primary interface between HII and the government customer and is accountable for all aspects of program execution, technical integration, and stakeholder engagement. This position is based in Virginia Beach, VA.
ImpactThe Program Manager ensures successful delivery of complex naval training system capabilities by directing multi-disciplinary engineering efforts, maintaining cost, schedule, and technical performance, and strengthening long-term customer partnerships. This role directly influences program profitability, technical quality, and the readiness of integrated training systems across the Navy fleet.
Key Job Responsibilities- Lead and manage the operational and technical execution of ongoing engineering and integration projects, serving as the primary liaison among planning, engineering teams, subcontractors, line management, and government customers.
- Define overall program scope, systems engineering approach, long-range planning, and resource needs; negotiate priorities with internal and external stakeholders.
- Establish program milestones and maintain strict adherence to master schedules; identify, assess, and resolve technical, schedule, and resource risks.
- Monitor program performance, including cost, schedule, and quality metrics; prepare reporting artifacts; and develop solutions to maintain productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Implement mechanisms for tracking technical progress, enabling proactive intervention and timely resolution of issues across functional teams.
- Provide workload planning, resource allocation, and financial oversight for engineering, training, and curriculum development personnel.
- Ensure all technical deliverables align with contractual, regulatory, and process-compliance requirements.
- Lead programs from inception through completion, ensuring consistent achievement of cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
- Serve as the primary customer interface, conducting briefs, technical discussions, program reviews, and status meetings.
- Identify opportunities to expand existing business and deliver enhanced value to government customers.
- Lead, mentor, and support internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and quality execution.
- Drive continuous improvement and high-performance standards across all program activities.
What you must haveRequired Education & Experience- Degree in systems engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related scientific or technical discipline;
- 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, 4 years with a master's degree, or 10 years with a high-school diploma/equivalent.
- Progressive experience in program management, systems engineering oversight, or technical program leadership.
Required Knowledge & Skills- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the development, integration, delivery, or support of U.S. Navy training systems (e.g., LVC systems, shipboard trainers, or Navy training programs of record).
- Knowledge of systems engineering processes, program management methodologies, and DoD acquisition practices.
- Proven ability to manage complex technical programs while meeting cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
- Experience with budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and technical review processes.
- Familiarity with Agile or iterative development environments.
- Ability to enforce quality, compliance, and process-adherence standards across deliverables.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and training development teams.
- Strong stakeholder-management and customer-engagement skills.
- Experience working with DoD customers and programmatic processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Required Credentials- Current or active DoD SECRET security clearance.
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CCNA-Security, or equivalent).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or ability to obtain within an employer-specified timeframe.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree.
- PMP certification.
- CompTIA Linux+ Certified.
- Experience supporting USN training programs and USN training objectives.
- Experience working with USN commands such as CSCS or NSWC.
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS requirements.
- Experience supporting systems engineering or software development initiatives.
- Experience managing large technical teams and subcontractors.
- Leadership experience in a fast-paced engineering or integrated training environment.
Physical RequirementsMay 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.
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.
