Mgr Programs 3

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Wellness resources

Employee assistance

401(k)

Financial planning

Employee discounts

Holidays & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies, Warfare Systems group, seeks an experienced Senior / Program Manager to support the SAOC Integration Branch for the E-4C survivable air operations program. You will oversee cost, schedule and technical performance across a large, complex program, coordinating with customers and multiple subcontractors.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years with a Bachelor's (or 6 with a Master's) and experience in design, development and mission system integration.

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
• Previous experience working with Certification Processes: DCMA, FAA
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead a large, complex program with full P&L responsibility.
• Coordinate planning and execution across multiple customers and subcontractors.
• Interface with customers and drive solutions through resource allocation, schedule adjustments, and contractual updates.

Skills

Aircraft Expertise

Test planning

Certification processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Role

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.

Essential Job Responsibilities

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 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.

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. Mission Technologies is a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

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 [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.