Executive Program Director – Global Aviation Services

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 161,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

HII - Mission Technologies seeks an exceptional Program Director to lead the Department of State’s INL/A Aviation Services Program. As the senior-most leader on the contract, this role drives strategy, contract execution, government engagement, risk management, and cross-domain integration across operations, maintenance, logistics, and safety.

The incumbent serves as the primary executive interface with DOS INL/A leadership, senior embassy personnel, and HII-MT leadership, ensuring deliverables,

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 15 years of program management experience, plus 20 total years of professional experience.
• SECRET clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal executive authority for all contract matters, responsible for total program performance across cost, schedule, technical, safety, and mission objectives.
• Act as the primary interface with DOS INL/A leadership, U.S. Embassy Country Teams, and the Contracting Officer / COR for all strategic, operational, and contractual discussions.
• Provide senior-level direction for core functional areas including flight operations, maintenance, logistics, engineering, IT systems, safety, training, program planning, and quality assurance.
• Lead the integration of multiple associate contractors, ensuring unified mission execution, de-confliction, and coordinated support to INL/A global operations.
• Oversee contract-wide risk management, safety oversight, and compliance with all ICAO, FAA/FAR, AR 95-20, INL/A directives, and government aviation standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

HII - Mission Technologies seeks an exceptional Program Director to lead the Department of State’s INL/A Aviation Services Program. As the senior-most leader on the contract, this role drives strategy, contract execution, government engagement, risk management, and cross-domain integration across operations, maintenance, logistics, and safety.

The incumbent serves as the primary executive interface with DOS INL/A leadership, senior embassy personnel, and HII-MT leadership, ensuring deliverables,