AUKUS Sustainment Integration Manager (Canberra, Australia)

HII; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HII is seeking a Sustainment Integration Manager (Enterprise / Transition) to join the Mission Technologies division, based in Canberra, Australia. You will coordinate transition and integration activities across Collins sustainment and SSN readiness, maintaining operational stability while enabling a controlled transition to the future model.

Requirements include 8+ years in program integration or related fields, submarine sustainment experience, strong cross-functional coordination, and an

Qualifications

• 8+ years in program integration, transition management, or complex system coordination.
• Experience supporting submarine sustainment programs, ideally US SSN/VCS.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional dependencies (workforce, schedule, regulatory, industrial).
• Strong stakeholder coordination across government, industry, and military organisations.
• Active Secret security clearance within the last 2 years.
• 8 years with a Bachelor's, 6 with a Master's, or 12 years with a HS diploma as alternative experience.

Responsibilities

• Support authority-gated transition execution.
• Integrate Collins sustainment and SSN readiness activities.
• Track cross-cutting dependencies (workforce, regulatory, industrial, schedule).
• Ensure transition activities maintain operational stability.
• Coordinate cross-division reporting and integration.

Skills

Program integration

Transition management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder coordination

Operational stability

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Requisition Number: 30697

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

Employee Referral Amount: $5,500.00

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.

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 - Australia is seeking a Sustainment Integration Manager (Enterprise / Transition) to join the team! This opportunity will be based out of Canberra, Australia.

As the Sustainment Integration Manager, you’ll coordinate transition and integration activities across Collins sustainment and SSN readiness. You’ll keep operations stable while enabling a controlled, authority-gated transition to the future model.

What You'll Do

• Support authority-gated transition execution.
• Integrate Collins sustainment and SSN readiness activities.
• Track cross-cutting dependencies (workforce, regulatory, industrial, schedule).
• Ensure transition activities maintain operational stability.
• Coordinate cross-division reporting and integration.

What You Bring

• 8+ years in program integration, transition management, or complex system coordination.
• Experience supporting submarine sustainment programs, ideally US SSN/VCS.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional dependencies (workforce, schedule, regulatory, industrial).
• Strong stakeholder coordination skills across government, industry, and military organisations.
• Experience maintaining operations during major transformation or transition programs.
• Must have had an Active Secret (or higher) Security Clearance within the last 2 years.
• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in AUKUS, submarine transition, or new enterprise stand-up efforts.
• Background in program controls, risk management, or enterprise reporting.
• Exposure to multinational defence collaboration environments.
• Strongly prefer candidates with a current Active Secret (or above) Security Clearance.

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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.

Benefits

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.

Anticipated Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful 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 [e-mail] 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.