Requisition Number: 30821
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $74,218.00 - $100,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:
- 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 seeking a remote Project Manager to support our customers, in the Department of Defense Geographic Combatant Commands (GCC)! The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of defense industry contract management practices.
What you will do
- Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation, in collaboration with project teams and key stakeholders.
- Resource Management: Effectively allocate and manage resources across multiple projects to optimize productivity and deliver results within defined constraints.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess risks associated with the program and individual projects, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize their impact.
- Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and ensure adherence to financial guidelines, providing regular reports to stakeholders and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures and ensure compliance with contract requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines to deliver high-quality deliverables.
- Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a diverse team of project managers, engineers, analysts, and other professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Performance Monitoring: Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, track project milestones, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Contract Compliance: Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, including reporting requirements, deliverables, and any applicable regulations or legal obligations.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, identify areas for enhancement, and implement best practices to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
- Additional duties as assigned or required.
What we are looking for
- 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.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role, preferably within the defense industry or government contracting.
- Strong knowledge of defense industry practices, regulations, and contractual requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-year contracts with greater than $20M annual revenue and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, stakeholders, and team members at all levels.
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with a focus on delivering projects within defined constraints.
- Sound financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a track record of managing risks and making timely, informed judgments.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
Bonus points for...
- 2+ years of experience managing Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) type contracts supporting the Department of Defense.
- 2+ years of experience with using Smartsheet in managing projects and utilization of Office365 products to flatten communications with a geographically dispersed organization.
- Clearance: Posses and maintains a Secret or higher (TS/SCI).
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.
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.