Requisition Number: 31065
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $126,363.00 - $180,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Management HI
SummaryThe Senior Program Manager, Vessel Acquisition & Modernization is responsible for leading the acquisition, new construction, conversion, modernization, and delivery of Military Sealift Command (MSC) and special mission vessels. This role provides program leadership across complex maritime projects, ensuring compliance with operational, technical, contractual, regulatory, cost, and schedule requirements. The position serves as the primary interface among government stakeholders, shipyards, contractors, and mission partners throughout the vessel lifecycle.
What You Will Do- Lead vessel acquisition, shipbuilding, conversion, and modernization programs from planning through delivery and acceptance.
- Manage program cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk across multiple stakeholders and contractors.
- Oversee shipyard contracts and program execution in accordance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
- Direct configuration management, Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) integration, change management, and acceptance processes.
- Coordinate vessel testing, sea trials, certifications, and delivery milestones.
- Ensure compliance with ABS classification requirements, U.S. Coast Guard regulations, Navy standards, and MSC operational requirements.
- Support integration of mission systems, including small boat operations, aviation support systems, dive and salvage equipment, sensors, and C4I capabilities.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among MSC, NAVSEA, Fleet Commands, Combatant Commands, shipyards, prime contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Provide executive-level program reporting, status updates, and strategic recommendations.
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.
- 8-15+ years of experience leading vessel acquisition, new construction, major conversion, ship modernization, or shipbuilding programs.
- Demonstrated experience supporting Military Sealift Command (MSC), Navy auxiliary vessels, Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs), special mission vessels, or comparable maritime platforms.
- Experience managing complex programs involving multiple government, industry, and operational stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of MSC operations, Navy vessel acquisition processes, and maritime mission requirements.
- Knowledge of ABS classification standards and U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
- Experience with mission system integration, including small boat operations, aviation support, dive and salvage systems, sensors, and C4I systems.
- Thorough understanding of FAR/DFARS regulations and government contracting processes.
- Experience with shipyard operations, contract management, configuration control, GFE management, sea trials, acceptance testing, and risk management.
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret clearance.
Preferred: Bonus Points For...- DAWIA Level II or Level III Certification in Program Management (or equivalent).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- Experience with Chouest-class or similar commercial vessel platforms.
- Experience managing cost-reimbursement, fixed-price, and performance-based logistics contracts.
- Prior experience supporting Military Sealift Command (MSC), NAVSEA, Fleet Commands, Combatant Commands, or other Department of Defense organizations.
- Former MSC executive, project officer, program manager, or acquisition professional.
- NAVSEA shipbuilding, acquisition, modernization, or lifecycle management professional.
- Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) with shipbuilding, maintenance, modernization, or shipyard experience.
- Civilian shipyard program manager with successful delivery of Navy or MSC vessel programs.
- Program manager supporting government-funded vessel modifications, modernization efforts, or mission system integration on Chouest-type or similar vessels.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholder environments involving MSC, Fleet Commands, Combatant Commands, shipyards, prime contractors, and government customers.
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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.
