Requisition Number: 30498
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $143,088.00 - $195,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Management HI
SummaryHII Mission Technologies is seeking a Sub-Project Lead to oversee all Manned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) efforts within a high-visibility program supporting U.S. Government customers. This CONUS-based role provides leadership and coordination for Manned ISR activities conducted in Latin America, ensuring forward-deployed operations remain aligned with HII's high standards of performance, program execution, and customer satisfaction. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with regional partners, deployed teams, and internal stakeholders across HII to drive mission success.
What You Will Do- Lead and manage all Manned ISR sub-project activities taking place in Latin America from a CONUS location, ensuring alignment with HII program objectives, schedules, and contractual requirements.
- Serve as the central coordination point between HII leadership, deployed personnel, government customers, and international mission partners.
- Oversee operational planning, readiness, CONOPS development, and integration efforts to support Manned ISR mission execution in OCONUS environments.
- Manage cross-functional collaboration with HII engineering, logistics, operations, and intelligence teams, as well as OEMs, supporting forward-deployed activities.
- Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with HII quality standards, security policies, and mission assurance requirements.
- Support stakeholder engagement, provide clear and timely communication, and deliver recurring updates to senior HII leadership and customers.
- Ensure all regional operations are executed in accordance with U.S. Government policies, international agreements, and country-specific operational limitations.
- Contribute to HII's culture of innovation, customer focus, and mission-first performance by improving processes, sustaining strong partnerships, and anticipating operational needs.
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.
- 8+ years of experience in ISR operations, defense program management, or mission support.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing OCONUS mission execution from a CONUS environment, including coordination with deployed teams and international stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of manned ISR platforms, sensors, mission systems, and operational employment.
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex, geographically dispersed activities.
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, consistent with HII's standards of professionalism and partnership.
- Must have a valid U.S. Passport.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
Preferred: Bonus Points For...- Experience supporting U.S. Government ISR operations or defense programs in Latin America.
- Background working with DoD, DOS, or interagency partners involved in regional ISR operations.
- Professional proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese (desired but not required).
- PMP, DAWIA PM, or similar certification.
- Experience managing contractors or partner organizations within large-scale defense missions.
- Clearance: Possess and maintains a TS/SCI clearance.
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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.
