Program Manager (JIOC-K) (SkillBridge Intern) - 29795

This is an unpaid internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel within their final 180 days of service.

About the role

HII Mission Technologies (HII-MT) internship programs place transitioning military personnel into roles that align with their current or previous military jobs, offering potential full-time employment opportunities post-internship. The SkillBridge intern will train as an All Domain Operations (ADO) Program Manager, reporting to a designated Mission Technologies Program Manager. The primary goal is to learn program management principles, technologies, and core operational functions within a civilian contracting firm, while gaining cross-organizational industry understanding. The intern will also work on special projects as needed.

Desired End State (3-4 month target)

• Describe core functions of program management, including software technologies, government contracting procedures, and managing program operations to meet production schedules.
• Gain functional understanding of schedule, performance, and risk identification/mitigation for systems, tools, equipment, software, facilities, and other initiatives.
• Understand profit and loss dynamics of large, complex programs.
• Train on all phases of programs from inception through completion, including tracking cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Support programs spanning multiple business functions and remote locations, while working primarily at one geographic site.

HII Mission Technologies benefits from the military and experiential background of the SkillBridge intern, considering the internship an overall positive experience.

Assumptions/Restrictions

• SkillBridge interns are not authorized to represent HII to DoD or Government customers during the internship.
• Interns may train behind the scenes but cannot interact with customers.

Responsibilities

Training Plan

Phase 1 - Basics

• Week 1: In-processing, introductions, and office familiarization.
• Week 2: Introduction to Program Management, Operations, Annual Operating Plans, and business development.
• Week 3: Introduction to primary customer contact for program activities; leading program review sessions on cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Week 4: Introduction to program milestones, monitoring adherence to master plans, identifying program problems, and obtaining solutions (e.g., resource allocation or contractual changes).
• Week 5: Introduction to the work of employees, including management-level roles in technical, manufacturing, and administrative areas.

Phase 2 – Program Management

• Week 6: Project Management Institute (PMI) resources, research, and PMBOK training for PMP certification exam.
• Week 7: Review of HII Mission Technologies portfolio, including C5ISR, cyber, secure enterprise IT, military training, logistics, and fleet maintenance.
• Week 8: Coordinate resolutions to production-related problems.
• Week 9: Manage required manpower support levels; study SOFA regulations for Korea operations, bilateral ROK-US environment, and compliance requirements.

Phase 3 – Federal Contracting

• Week 10: Overview of HII Mission Technologies’ FEDSIM and IAC MAC contract vehicles, revenue generation, and DoD customer pathways.
• Week 11: Interaction between Operations and Growth elements (Business Development, Capture Management, Proposals).
• Week 12: Standardization practices across business groups, process options, and review of the previous 12 weeks.

Additional Goals

• Networking and introductions to senior leadership within the All Domain Operations (ADO) Business Group.

Requirements

• Active-duty military personnel within the final 180 days of service; applications accepted within the final 12 months of active-duty service.
• Transitioning US military service member with program/project experience and a technical background.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required; TS/SCI with CI Poly preferred.
• If hired post-SkillBridge, a DIA Security Nomination Package including an in-scope CI polygraph is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with most recent experience within the last 2 years.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree; an additional 4 years of experience may substitute for the degree.

Schedule

Training location: Honolulu, HI (Hybrid).

Benefits

While this is an unpaid internship, HII offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 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 for qualified positions (if applicable).