Program Manager, Navy Training Systems Integration - 28769

Requisition Number: 28769

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $126,362.00 - $155,001.60

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

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
HII's Leadership Capability Framework outlines the core capabilities expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for demonstrating strength in:

• 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

HII Mission Technologies is shaping the future of naval combat systems training. We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead systems engineering, development, and integration activities supporting U.S. Navy (USN) shipboard and shore-based integrated training systems. This role serves as the primary interface between HII and the government customer and is accountable for all aspects of program execution, technical integration, and stakeholder engagement. This position is based in Virginia Beach, VA.
Impact

The Program Manager ensures successful delivery of complex naval training system capabilities by directing multi-disciplinary engineering efforts, maintaining cost, schedule, and technical performance, and strengthening long-term customer partnerships. This role directly influences program profitability, technical quality, and the readiness of integrated training systems across the Navy fleet.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operational and technical execution of ongoing engineering and integration projects, serving as the primary liaison among planning, engineering teams, subcontractors, line management, and government customers.
• Define overall program scope, systems engineering approach, long-range planning, and resource needs; negotiate priorities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish program milestones and maintain strict adherence to master schedules; identify, assess, and resolve technical, schedule, and resource risks.
• Monitor program performance, including cost, schedule, and quality metrics; prepare reporting artifacts; and develop solutions to maintain productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Implement mechanisms for tracking technical progress, enabling proactive intervention and timely resolution of issues across functional teams.
• Provide workload planning, resource allocation, and financial oversight for engineering, training, and curriculum development personnel.
• Ensure all technical deliverables align with contractual, regulatory, and process-compliance requirements.
• Lead programs from inception through completion, ensuring consistent achievement of cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, conducting briefs, technical discussions, program reviews, and status meetings.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing business and deliver enhanced value to government customers.
• Lead, mentor, and support internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and quality execution.
• Drive continuous improvement and high-performance standards across all program activities.

What you must have

Required Education & Experience

• Degree in systems engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related scientific or technical discipline;
• 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, 4 years with a master's degree, or 10 years with a high-school diploma/equivalent.
• Progressive experience in program management, systems engineering oversight, or technical program leadership.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the development, integration, delivery, or support of U.S. Navy training systems (e.g., LVC systems, shipboard trainers, or Navy training programs of record).
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes, program management methodologies, and DoD acquisition practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical programs while meeting cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and technical review processes.
• Familiarity with Agile or iterative development environments.
• Ability to enforce quality, compliance, and process-adherence standards across deliverables.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and training development teams.
• Strong stakeholder-management and customer-engagement skills.
• Experience working with DoD customers and programmatic processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Credentials

• Current or active DoD SECRET security clearance.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CCNA-Security, or equivalent).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or ability to obtain within an employer-specified timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• PMP certification.
• CompTIA Linux+ Certified.
• Experience supporting USN training programs and USN training objectives.
• Experience working with USN commands such as CSCS or NSWC.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Experience supporting systems engineering or software development initiatives.
• Experience managing large technical teams and subcontractors.
• Leadership experience in a fast-paced engineering or integrated training environment.

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer 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.

Why 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.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, 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.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.