Senior Acquisition Program Manager

HII's Mission Technologies division•Hampton, VA

3d•$143,088 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. Job Description HII’s Mission Technologies Division has an immediate need for a senior program manager to provide on-site acquisition products assistance to one of our customers located in Langley AFB, VA. This position will provide a full range of products assistance in acquisition program planning, analysis, coordination, and management. The selected candidate will support complex defense programs involving program execution, acquisition planning, requirements integration, budget and resource advocacy, customer coordination, and technical oversight. This role requires an experienced program leader who can operate independently, provide direction to cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and support customer objectives across multiple stakeholders. This senior program manager will be responsible for supporting the planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of program cost, schedule, and technical performance for high-visibility efforts in the electromagnetic warfare (EW) domain. The position also requires direct engagement with government leadership, mission partners, and functional teams to identify program risks, recommend courses of action, and ensure timely delivery of required outputs and deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant progressive experience; or Master’s degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant progressive experience; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 12 years of relevant progressive experience
Experience developing solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity, creativity, and sound judgment
Experience making decisions related to program execution, customer requirements, and workforce support in accordance with organizational policy
Full working knowledge of program management procedures and practices
Proficiency with standard desktop tools including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and email applications
Active TS/SCI
Experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, requirements, or capability development efforts
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and decision-quality staff products
Ability to coordinate effectively with senior government, military, and contractor personnel

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting electronic warfare, advanced capabilities, strategic integration, ISR, test, or weapons system programs
Familiarity with the DoD 5000 Series Adaptive Acquisition Framework
Experience with Plans, Programs, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), Program Objective Memorandum (POM), or Fiscal Year Defense Program (FYDP)-related activities
Experience with requirements document development, staffing, and coordination
Experience serving as a program element monitor, action officer, or command-level point of contact for complex defense programs
Experience supporting risk management, acquisition planning, and program review processes
Experience working with geographically dispersed stakeholders or multi-location program activities
Operational military aviation, intelligence, electronic warfare, test, or tactics-related experience is highly desired
Graduate-level military education, weapons school, requirements management, or related defense certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Provide program oversight from planning stages through inception, execution, and completion
Serve as a primary interface with government customers and stakeholders for assigned program activities
Lead or support program reviews addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and mitigation actions
Provide team tasking clarification, guidance, and direction to support customer-required outputs and deliverables
Develop, review, and coordinate program reports, acquisition analyses, assessments, briefings, and decision-support materials
Support technology development planning, acquisition planning, requirements development, and program integration activities
Identify, analyze, and monitor program risks, issues, and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
Coordinate across technical, operational, acquisition, financial, and administrative stakeholders to maintain program alignment
Assist with long-range planning, milestone development, schedule tracking, and resolution of program execution issues
Support multi-program or portfolio-level planning and funding advocacy in alignment with customer priorities
Contribute to the development or expansion of customer support deliverables through responsive, mission-focused execution
Prepare senior-level briefing materials and support engagements with leadership across the Air Force, Joint community, and other DoD stakeholders
Support requirements, test, evaluation, and transition activities associated with advanced electronic warfare and related capability efforts