Mgr Programs 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 143,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior / Program Manager to support the SAOC Integration Branch, air vehicle product line in program activities, program review sessions, and overall cost, schedule and technical performance. The individual will assist in crafting and aid in executing accelerated delivery of capability.

This person must have demonstrated consistent aggressive delivery of complex capabilities to the operator.

Qualifications

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years with Masters; or 12 years with HS.
• Aircraft expertise: design, development, and mission system integration of commercial derivatives or military transports.
• Technical knowledge: Test planning and sustainment operations
• Evaluation skills: Mission Test Points, Digital Data Packages
• Previous experience working with Certification Processes: DCMA, FAA
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, complex program and manage its profit and loss.
• Coordinate planning and execution across multiple customers and subcontractors, on-site and remote.
• Integrate AI capabilities, manage digital data packages, support mission test points, and oversee MRO activities.

Skills

Program management

Aircraft systems integration

Technical risk management

Leadership

Certification processes awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Requisition Number:29873

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$143,088.00-$225,000.00

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

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.

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.

Job Description

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior / Program Manager to support the SAOC Integration Branch, air vehicle product line in program activities, program review sessions, and overall cost, schedule and technical performance. The individual will assist in crafting and aid in executing accelerated delivery of capability. This person must have demonstrated consistent aggressive delivery of complex capabilities to the operator. The E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) is a United States Air Force program to develop a replacement for the E-4B National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC), a strategic command-and-control military aircraft used as a mobile command post for the National Command Authority in an emergency situation.

The selected candidate will lead a large, complex program and be fully accountable for its profit and loss. This role oversees all phases of program execution from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are met. The candidate will manage multiple customers and coordinate planning and execution across several subcontractors, including both on‑site and remote operations.

They will serve as the primary customer interface, conducting regular program reviews and driving solutions to program challenges through resource allocation, schedule adjustments, and contractual updates. The program may involve new technologies and will require collaboration across technical, manufacturing, maintenance, supply chain, aviation regulatory agencies (DCMA, FAA), and administrative functions. Additional responsibilities include integrating AI capabilities, managing digital data packages, supporting mission test points, overseeing MRO activities, and directing employees, including management-level staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Aircraft Expertise: Experience in design, development, and mission system integration of commercial derivatives or military transports.
• Technical Knowledge: Test planning and sustainment operations
• Evaluation Skills: Mission Test Points, Digital Data Packages
• Previouse experience working with Certification Processes: DCMA, FAA
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Physical Requirements

Job performance may require working 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