Mgr Programs 3

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

About the role

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior / Program Manager to support the SAOC Integration Branch, air vehicle product line in program activities, program review sessions, and overall cost, schedule and technical performance. The individual will assist in crafting and aid in executing accelerated delivery of capability. This person must have demonstrated consistent aggressive delivery of complex capabilities to the operator.

The E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) is a United States Air Force program to develop a replacement for the E-4B National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC), a strategic command-and-control military aircraft used as a mobile command post for the National Command Authority in an emergency situation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, complex program and be fully accountable for its profit and loss.
• Oversee all phases of program execution from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are met.
• Manage multiple customers and coordinate planning and execution across several subcontractors, including both on-site and remote operations.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, conducting regular program reviews and driving solutions to program challenges through resource allocation, schedule adjustments, and contractual updates.
• Collaborate across technical, manufacturing, maintenance, supply chain, aviation regulatory agencies (DCMA, FAA), and administrative functions.
• Integrate AI capabilities and manage digital data packages.
• Support mission test points and oversee MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) activities.
• Direct employees, including management-level staff.

Requirements

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.
• Aircraft Expertise: Experience in design, development, and mission system integration of commercial derivatives or military transports.
• Technical Knowledge: Test planning and sustainment operations.
• Evaluation Skills: Mission Test Points, Digital Data Packages.
• Previous experience working with Certification Processes: DCMA, FAA.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Skills

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $143,088.00 - $225,000.00.

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and early childhood/post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions.

About the company

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution – by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

HII builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt