Program Manager (Mgr Programs 3) -30197

HII's Mission Technologies division•Suffolk, VA

5d•$185,000 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies 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. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. 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. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Summary Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is looking for a Program Manager 3 for the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) Research and Development (R&D) program in support of the Joint Staff (JS) J7 Deputy Director Joint Training and Exercises (DDJTE). Background: JS J7 DDJTE provides Joint capability, material development, and maintenance support to the Joint training environment supporting all elements of the Joint Force. The JS J7 DDJTE primarily supports the Joint Training Enterprise (JTE) with common integrated force development capabilities enabling Joint training. The objective of this Task Order is to research, analyze, and develop capabilities to provide warfighters with a JTSE nested with evolving modernization efforts within the program. The JTSE is one of the critical enablers that support the delivery of trained, capable, and interoperable Joint Forces. There are three primary product lines supported by the program: the Joint, Live, Virtual, Constructive (JLVC) Federation, the Joint Training Tool (JTT), and the Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS). The JTSE Program provides management and development expertise to the JS J7 DDJTE by modernizing and sustaining the JLVC Federation, developing JTT, and maintaining JLLIS.

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.
Highly prefer experience working with DoD customers, projects, and processes.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Able to conduct extensive research and synthesis as well as write and communicate at the executive level.
Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences effectively.
Experience using Microsoft Office suite programs, TEAMS, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Lead the program and ensure timely and high-quality achievement of applicable Task Order requirements and deliverables.
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to program’s plan and schedule.
Identify issues and develop solutions, such as allocation of resources or changes to program milestones.
Develop program review sessions with the government customer to discuss cost, schedule, resourcing, and technical performance.
Manage and coordinate subcontract efforts, and monitor, measure, report, and control cost and schedule metrics.
Act as one of the government customer’s contacts for program activities.
Meet regularly with and update the government customer on project statuses within the program.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with the government customer and other outside agencies.
Maintain personnel resource staffing at effective levels while providing a highly skilled, experienced, and trained workforce.
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.