WASS Program Manager - 28972

Summary

HII - Mission Technologies seeking a highly qualified Program Manager (PM) to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation (INL/A). The PM will provide senior level leadership, strategic guidance, and management oversight for a large, complex, multi-national aviation services program conducted at both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

What You Will Do

• Provide full-spectrum program management oversight for all INL/A contract requirements including operations, aviation services, logistics, maintenance, engineering, training, safety, and quality assurance.
• Serve as the principal point of contact with the Government Program Directorate, COR, GTMs, and associated U.S. Embassy Country Teams, ensuring timely communication, coordination, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Direct all phases of program execution from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, and performance baselines while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.
• Lead program review sessions, present cost/schedule/technical performance data, and oversee risk identification, mitigation, and mission planning in support of INL/A operations.
• Career Development
• Manage program data accuracy and reporting requirements, ensuring all forms, records, and deliverables are produced on time and in accordance with contract and regulatory guidance.
• Develop and implement strategic recommendations to improve lifecycle sustainment, operational efficiency, and fleet modernization in support of INL/A goals.
• Represent the contractor in operational planning, coordination meetings, and interagency forums, ensuring alignment with INL/A mission objectives and foreign mission requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• 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.
• Minimum 10+ years leading complex mission operations or large-scale aviation programs.
• Experience managing programs valued at $100M+.
• Minimum 10 years of broad, in-depth senior management experience in business process development, organizational leadership, project/program management, process improvement, or change management.
• Demonstrated expertise directing large, complex aviation or technical programs, including multi-task, high complexity operations with diverse staff and subcontractors.
• Proven ability to lead cross-organizational teams, diagnose and correct organizational performance gaps, and manage large-scale mission-critical programs.
• Experience conducting strategic and tactical planning, implementing change initiatives, and ensuring performance outcomes in demanding operational environments.
• Extensive experience engaging with senior U.S. Government officials, international stakeholders, and host nation partners.
• Clearance Must possess and maintain a SECRET Clearance.
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent is required by the task order.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
• Microsoft Project experience.
• Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• Airport SMS, QA/QC, or eMRO systems.
• Enterprise PMO or portfolio management systems.

Security Clearance

Must possess and maintain a SECRET Clearance.

Benefits

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.

About HII

We build 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a values and ethics-driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.