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Requisition Number: 22680
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $142,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Management
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.
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.
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Summary
The future of naval engineering and development training is being built, operated, and delivered at HII.
HII Mission Technologies is currently seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to assist in overseeing the Shore-based Training, Engineering and Development support (SBEDS) contract for the U.S. Navy.
This position functions as the point of contact between HII Mission Technologies and the government customer. The DPM will be responsible for assisting the PM with the coordination of all activities on the contract. This position will be based in Virginia Beach, VA.
What you will do
Assists in overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
Responsible for program definition, organization, and direction of short- and long-range plans. This includes the responsibility for formulating, guiding, and directing the technical approach; and defining and negotiation with activity and agency personnel for necessary resources.
Review status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.
Manage direct reports, including labor planning (including assigning personnel to projects), financial budgets, tasking, and oversight of staff in one performing training curriculum analysis, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide real-time monitoring of status/deliverables, tracking the quality of work products and gauging overall customer satisfaction.
Facilitate and reinforce successful program execution.
Responsible for the profit and loss (P and L) of a complex project(s).
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Program may be based out of a single location utilizing established technologies requiring standard application to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems.
Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company projects. Acts as primary customer contact for project activities, leading project review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Develops new business or expands services with the customer.
Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies project problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
Directs the work of employees assigned to the project.
Other Duties as assigned.
What you must have
4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.
Knowledge and understanding of DoD processes, regulations and contract management procedures.
Strong problem-solving and decision making skills.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have a current or active DoD SECRET security clearance.
Preferred Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in technical, business or managerial discipline preferred.
Project Management Professional certification (PMP) or similar program management certification(s) highly desired.
Experience with Navy or DoD logistics, infrastructure and/or shore-based operations.
Familiarity with Navy or DoD acquisition and budgeting processes.
Proven track record of management multimillion-dollar programs and leading a medium to large teams including subcontractors and/or consultants.
Experience performing cost estimates associated with Level of Effort (LOE), scope of work and associated requirements.
Experience managing multiple technical instructions and completing projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
Physical Requirements
May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipyard environment.
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.
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.
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.