Deputy Program Manager

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Deputy Program Manager to assist the Program Manager in overseeing all aspects of program execution. This senior role supports J3, CNMF, and ARES priorities across multiple sites, coordinating cross‑functional teams and ensuring contract deliverables meet requirements.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive program management experience, an active TS/SCI with Poly, and a background in advancing technical initiatives within mission

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelor's in related field.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI/Polygraph for consideration.
• Background in driving technical initiatives and integrating emerging capabilities into mission environments.
• Experience in assessing program risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and preparing budget proposals to support risk management.

Responsibilities

• Track and interpret changing J3, CNMF, and ARES priorities; coordinate with Site Leads to adjust workforce support accordingly.
• Lead and direct cross‑competency teams to ensure integrated and effective support to mission requirements.
• Maintain program data and prepare materials for briefings, milestone reviews, and status updates.
• Oversee contractor deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Develop and refine procedures for planning, managing, and executing contractual data requirements and administrative support tasks.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Budget proposals

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Requisition Number: 29789

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $145,317.00 - $190,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

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. We look forward to meeting you.

Job Description

HII-Mission Technologies’ Cyber & Intelligence team is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to assist the Program Manager in overseeing all aspects of program execution and operational delivery. This role ensures alignment with evolving J3, CNMF, and ARES mission priorities and coordinates workforce actions across multiple sites. The DPM serves as the secondary interface with Government stakeholders on technical, contractual, and project‑related matters. Responsibilities include managing program data, monitoring contract deliverables, guiding cross‑competency teams, and supporting resource, financial, and administrative management to ensure successful program performance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Track and interpret changing J3, CNMF, and ARES priorities; coordinate with Site Leads to adjust workforce support accordingly.
• Lead and direct cross‑competency teams to ensure integrated and effective support to mission requirements.
• Maintain program data and prepare materials for briefings, milestone reviews, and status updates.
• Oversee contractor deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Develop and refine procedures for planning, managing, and executing contractual data requirements and administrative support tasks.

This role is part of a pending contract proposal. We are actively interviewing to identify qualified candidates in anticipation of a successful award.

Minimum Qualifications

10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field

Must possess an active TS/SCI/Polygraph for consideration.

Preferred Requirements

• Background in driving technical initiatives and integrating emerging capabilities into mission environments.
• Experience in assessing program risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and preparing budget proposals to support risk management.

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.

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.

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