Senior Product Strategy Specialist (Mgr Project Management 2) 29804

Huntington Ingalls Industries; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Product Strategy Specialist to support development of product strategy and investment recommendations across the division. This role reports to the Director of Product Strategy as a key early member of the new function, bridging engineering, product management, sales, and leadership to translate warfighter needs into clear product concepts and business cases.

You will co‑develop mid‑ to long‑term roadmaps, conduct rigorous analyses, and shape

Qualifications

• 6+ years with a Bachelor's, or 4+ years with a Master's, or 10 years with a HS diploma.
• Secret clearance eligible
• Experience building investment cases including market sizing and cost modeling
• Experience with cross-functional teams on requirements decomposition and roadmaps

Responsibilities

• Lead investment analyses and business cases for new product initiatives.
• Translate warfighter needs into product definitions and MVP scopes.
• Co‑develop mid‑ to long‑term product roadmaps.
• Shape portfolio strategy with data-driven recommendations.
• Build strategic partnerships across industry, government, and academia.
• Brief leadership on strategy, market posture, and investment guidance.

Skills

Investment analysis

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collab

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Job description

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Requisition Number:29804

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$114,319.00-$160,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Senior

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.

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

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies

HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Product Strategy Specialist to support the development of product strategy and investment recommendations across the Mission Technologies division. This role will directly report to the Director of Product Strategy as the second hire in Mission Technologies’ new Product Strategy function. Working at the intersection of engineering, product management, sales, and executive leadership, you will translate warfighter needs, mission gaps, and acquisition signals into clear product concepts and investment‑ready business cases.

You will co‑develop mid‑to‑long‑term product roadmaps, conduct rigorous investment analyses, and shape strategic partnerships across industry, government, and academia to accelerate product evolution within the division. As an all‑around athlete, you’ll toggle between deep‑dive analyses and executive‑level synthesis, tackling ambiguous, cross‑functional programs that drive high‑stakes decisions for the portfolio.

This role is a great fit for individuals in strategy and finance roles who are looking to pivot into more product‑focused spaces. You’ll have direct exposure to high‑stakes decisions, strategic projects, and visibility with executive leadership inside the division and across the company as a key part of one of Mission Technologies’ most strategic initiatives.

Why this role:

• Founding team member: Shape a new function from the ground up with high visibility and executive access
• Consulting skills + product ownership: Blend strategic thinking with tangible product outcomes
• Mission impact: Drive national security capabilities that matter
• Career growth: As the function scales, gain opportunities to build and lead a team

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What You Will Do:

• Lead investment analyses and business cases: Structure and execute rigorous investment analyses for new product initiatives, including development and recurring cost models, addressable market sizing, competitive positioning, risk assessment, NPV/IRR calculations, and strategic alignment. Build and maintain financial models that inform stage‑gate decisions, IR&D/B&P allocation, and capital investments.
• Translate capability needs into product definitions: Partner with business groups, the CGO, and CTO/Products and Innovation to distill warfighter needs, capability gaps, and emerging DoD requirements into clear product definitions, MVP scopes, and prioritized roadmap inputs aligned with business objectives.
• Co‑develop product roadmaps: Drive the creation and iteration of mid‑to‑long‑term product roadmaps for Mission Technologies, incorporating market trends, technology maturity, investment priorities, and strategic pivots. Ensure roadmaps are actionable and defensible to executive stakeholders.
• Shape portfolio strategy: Recommend portfolio actions—invest, pivot, sustain, or sunset—grounded in data, financial modeling, and clearly articulated assumptions. Present recommendations to division and corporate leadership with supporting analysis and rationale.
• Build and execute strategic partnerships: Identify, prioritize, and help structure partnerships across industry, government, and academia in coordination with MT executive leadership. Lead stakeholder engagement to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements that advance product strategy and divisional growth objectives.
• Enable cross‑functional alignment: Brief group, division, and corporate executive leadership on product strategy, market posture, and investment recommendations. Partner with product line managers and business group leaders to embed strategic business‑case thinking into product planning processes.

What We're Looking For:

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience..
• Secret clearance eligible
• Technical experience
• Demonstrated ability to build investment cases, including addressable market sizing, cost modeling (development and recurring), IRR/NPV analysis, risk quantification, and competitive benchmarking
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, sales, finance) on requirements decomposition, trade studies, feasibility assessments, and roadmap prioritization
• Working knowledge of DoD acquisition pathways (Adaptive Acquisition Framework, OTA, MTA, Software Acquisition) and PPBE processes, or the ability to rapidly learn
• Familiarity with defense products, technologies, and industry trends (C5ISR, unmanned systems, AI/ML applications, etc.)
• Leadership & Communication
• Strong executive communication skills: Ability to synthesize complex analyses into crisp, actionable insights for senior leadership (C-suite, Board)
• Proven stakeholder management: Track record of influencing cross-functional teams and navigating complex organizations to drive alignment and decisions
• Comfort with ambiguity: Thrives in fast‑paced, nascent functions with evolving priorities
• Proficiency in financial modeling (Excel) and executive presentation tools (PowerPoint, Tableau, etc.)

Preferred Experience:

• MBA or advanced degree preferred, but not required
• 6+ years of experience in a strategic role, preferably with exposure to defense, maritime, or technology focus areas; 3+ years in strategy consulting is preferred

What Success Looks Like:

• Within 6 months: Lead three to five major investment analyses that inform division‑level capital allocation decisions
• Within 1 year: Co‑develop and co‑own product strategy roadmaps for a business unit; establish three or more critical strategic partnerships
• Ongoing: Be the “go‑to” strategist for ambiguous, high‑stakes problems across the division

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.

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.

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