Submarine program manager (mgr programs 1)

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Location

onsite, Hampton, VA, United States

Salary

$101k – $120k/yr

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Lead / Manager

Required skills

Program managementSubmarine configurationShipboard library maintenanceTechnical executionProfit and loss managementStrategic planningNAVSEA coordinationNNS Planning Yard interactionISO standardsNuclear power qualificationSubmarine qualificationConfiguration managementLogisticsEngineeringModel-based product support

Job Description

Requisition Number: 30389

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $101,155.00 - $120,000.00

Security Clearance: Confidential

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. Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!

Mission Technologies is currently seeking an experienced Program Manager with shipboard and submarine experience to join our team. In this role, you’ll take the lead on both the technical execution and profit and loss performance of key programs, ensuring they deliver strong results for our customers and the company. As the primary customer interface, you’ll guide program reviews, shape strategy, and communicate progress across cost, schedule, and technical milestones. Come join the Integrated Product Support (IPS) team at HII Mission Technologies and be part of a dynamic group driving innovative logistics, engineering, technology, and training solutions that strengthen our Nation’s defense. We’re committed to empowering our people through growth, learning, and meaningful career opportunities, all while offering competitive pay, great benefits, and a flexible, supportive work environment.

Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!

  • Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion.
  • Manage all aspects of manual change development and incorporation for submarine libraries.
  • Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs.
  • Interacting with the NNS Planning Yard and NAVSEA for shipboard libraries.
  • Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
  • Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Requirements: I have already done that or have it!

  • 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.
  • Extensive knowledge of submarine configuration and operation.
  • Strong understanding of estimating all aspects of work associated with library maintenance.
  • Submarine qualified.
  • Nuclear power qualified.
  • Experience interacting with the NNS Planning Yard and NAVSEA for shipboard libraries.
  • Understanding of ISO and its relationship to process development and improvement.
  • Confidential Clearance

Bonus Points/ Preferred Requirements:

  • Ten or more years of experience with all aspects of manual change development and incorporation for submarine libraries.
  • Ten or more years of increasing experience in leadership and/or management.
  • Officer of the Deck qualified.
  • Bachelor’s degree in math or engineering.
  • Quality background in manual change development and incorporation.
  • Familiar with model-based product support (MBPS) with respect to ship manuals.

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipyard environment. 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.

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