Surface Ship Production Manager - 30210

HII's Mission Technologies division•Norfolk, VA

1d•$79,315 - $110,000•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 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 – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment. Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships. Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results. Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners. Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities. Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose. These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies. Summary Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! HII's Platform Modernization group is seeking a C4ISR Installation & Modernization – Surface Ship Production Manager to join our team! This is a full-time, onsite role located in Norfolk, VA area. As a Production Manager you will play a critical role on our Multiple Award Contracts by ensuring that productive and safe work is performed on board U.S. Naval Ships and Military installations which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military.

Requirements

6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Must be able to obtain and maintian base access.
Direct work experience leading large-scale C4ISR ship installations.
Direct work experience in managing or performing the design, implementation, testing, inspection, logistics, resource management, and completion of Network Infrastructures for Department of Defense shore sites.
Must have experience working with Government customers such as NAVWAR/NIWC.
Direct work experience developing and/or managing the following documentation: Condition Found Reports (CFR) / Identification Deficiency Report (IDR). Daily Status Reports (DSR). Development and management of Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M). Inspection Readiness reports. Liaison Action Reports (LAR). Work Authorization Forms (WAF).
Must have the ability to monitor jobs onsite in the shipyard or other Naval facilities as needed to support production oversight.

Nice To Haves

A Certification and management level experience in Fiber Optic Topology, Blown Optical Fiber (BOF), and/or Waveguide communication disciplines.
Relevant engineering experience with DON Ship Repair & Modernization authoritative ship alteration documentation (JFMM, TS 9090.310, NSI).
Additional years of direct work experience leading large-scale C4ISR ship installations.
Previous or current experience working with the Global Sea Enterprise Contract.
A current or active Security clearance.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of field and/or task-level project performance (i.e., technical, contractual, administrative, financial).
Supervise personnel involved in all aspects of project activity, organizes, and assigns responsibilities to subordinates, oversees the successful completion of all assigned tasks, and maintains customer contacts to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations.
Exercise independent judgment, as well as a high-level of analytical skill, in solving non-routine technical, administrative, and managerial problems.
Develop comprehensive execution plans that include detailed project schedules and have the ability to fully interpret government furnished information.
Effectively communicate with various functional groups for material ordering, financial tracking, quality assurance, environmental health and safety, and contracts.
Assess project performance issues and present periodic financial (EVM) status and recommended approaches to Government & Corporate leadership.
Draft subcontractor documentation to include Statements of Work, Purchase Orders, invoices, and monitored work execution, financials, materials and resources.
Conduct routine and as‑needed site walkthroughs at Naval facilities, including shipyards, to ensure production activities meet operational, safety, and quality standards.