Senior Acquisition Program Manager

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Educational scholarships

Paid time off

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a senior program manager to provide on-site acquisition products assistance to a customer located at Langley AFB, VA. The role covers program planning, analysis, coordination, and management to support high-visibility electromagnetic warfare initiatives.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, engage with government leadership, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of outputs while maintaining program alignment with customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant progressive experience; or Master’s degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant progressive experience; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 12 years of relevant progressive experience
• Experience developing solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity, creativity, and sound judgment
• Experience making decisions related to program execution, customer requirements, and workforce support in accordance with organizational policy
• Full working knowledge of program management procedures and practices
• Proficiency with standard desktop tools including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and email applications
• Active TS/SCI
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, requirements, or capability development efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and decision-quality staff products
• Ability to coordinate effectively with senior government, military, and contractor personnel

Responsibilities

• Provide program oversight from planning through inception, execution, and completion
• Serve as primary interface with government customers and stakeholders for assigned program activities
• Lead or support program reviews addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and mitigation actions
• Provide team tasking clarification, guidance, and direction to support customer-required outputs and deliverables
• Develop, review, and coordinate program reports, acquisition analyses, assessments, briefings, and decision-support materials
• Support technology development planning, acquisition planning, requirements development, and program integration activities
• Identify, analyze, and monitor program risks, issues, and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Coordinate across technical, operational, acquisition, financial, and administrative stakeholders to maintain program alignment
• Assist with long-range planning, milestone development, schedule tracking, and resolution of program execution issues
• Support multi-program or portfolio-level planning and funding advocacy in alignment with customer priorities
• Contribute to the development or expansion of customer support deliverables through responsive, mission-focused execution
• Prepare senior-level briefing materials and support engagements with leadership across the Air Force, Joint community, and other DoD stakeholders
• Support requirements, test, evaluation, and transition activities associated with advanced electronic warfare and related capability efforts

Skills

Program management

DoD acquisition

Leadership

Risk management

Customer liaison

Communication

Senior collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Email apps

Job description

Requisition Number: 29893
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $143,088.00 - $175,000.00
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

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.

Job Description

HII’s Mission Technologies Division has an immediate need for a senior program manager to provide on-site acquisition products assistance to one of our customers located in Langley AFB, VA. This position will provide a full range of products assistance in acquisition program planning, analysis, coordination, and management.

The selected candidate will support complex defense programs involving program execution, acquisition planning, requirements integration, budget and resource advocacy, customer coordination, and technical oversight. This role requires an experienced program leader who can operate independently, provide direction to cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and support customer objectives across multiple stakeholders.

This senior program manager will be responsible for supporting the planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of program cost, schedule, and technical performance for high-visibility efforts in the electromagnetic warfare (EW) domain. The position also requires direct engagement with government leadership, mission partners, and functional teams to identify program risks, recommend courses of action, and ensure timely delivery of required outputs and deliverables.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide program oversight from planning stages through inception, execution, and completion
• Serve as a primary interface with government customers and stakeholders for assigned program activities
• Lead or support program reviews addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and mitigation actions
• Provide team tasking clarification, guidance, and direction to support customer-required outputs and deliverables
• Develop, review, and coordinate program reports, acquisition analyses, assessments, briefings, and decision-support materials
• Support technology development planning, acquisition planning, requirements development, and program integration activities
• Identify, analyze, and monitor program risks, issues, and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Coordinate across technical, operational, acquisition, financial, and administrative stakeholders to maintain program alignment
• Assist with long-range planning, milestone development, schedule tracking, and resolution of program execution issues
• Support multi-program or portfolio-level planning and funding advocacy in alignment with customer priorities
• Contribute to the development or expansion of customer support deliverables through responsive, mission-focused execution
• Prepare senior-level briefing materials and support engagements with leadership across the Air Force, Joint community, and other DoD stakeholders
• Support requirements, test, evaluation, and transition activities associated with advanced electronic warfare and related capability efforts

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring senior-level defense program management experience combined with the ability to operate effectively in high-visibility customer environments. Competitive applicants will demonstrate a background in acquisition oversight, requirements development, budget advocacy, program execution, and senior-leader communication. Experience supporting EW programs, advanced capability initiatives, operational mission integration, and/or special access/high-priority mission environments is especially valuable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant progressive experience; or Master’s degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant progressive experience; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 12 years of relevant progressive experience
• Experience developing solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity, creativity, and sound judgment
• Experience making decisions related to program execution, customer requirements, and workforce support in accordance with organizational policy
• Full working knowledge of program management procedures and practices
• Proficiency with standard desktop tools including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and email applications
• Active TS/SCI
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, requirements, or capability development efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and decision-quality staff products
• Ability to coordinate effectively with senior government, military, and contractor personnel

Preferred Attributes/Qualifications

• Experience supporting electronic warfare, advanced capabilities, strategic integration, ISR, test, or weapons system programs
• Familiarity with the DoD 5000 Series Adaptive Acquisition Framework
• Experience with Plans, Programs, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE), Program Objective Memorandum (POM), or Fiscal Year Defense Program (FYDP)-related activities
• Experience with requirements document development, staffing, and coordination
• Experience serving as a program element monitor, action officer, or command-level point of contact for complex defense programs
• Experience supporting risk management, acquisition planning, and program review processes
• Experience working with geographically dispersed stakeholders or multi-location program activities
• Operational military aviation, intelligence, electronic warfare, test, or tactics-related experience is highly desired
• Graduate-level military education, weapons school, requirements management, or related defense certifications are a plus

Physical Requirements

Job performance is in standard office environments.

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.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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.

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?

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