Senior Program Manager, Defense Logistics & Communications

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Lead, Logistics Management Analyst to support a large USAF communications program based in Warner Robins, GA.

You will own the program's cost, schedule, and technical performance across all phases, coordinate with subcontractors and customer stakeholders, and drive risk mitigation.

Requires extensive aerospace experience and a Secret clearance for a senior role in a defense environment.

Qualifications

• 20 years relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor's in related field; or 10 years relevant progressive experience with a Masters in related field.
• Proven track record supporting and/or collaborating with the United States Air Force (USAF), with an understanding of Air Force organizational structures, processes, and mission priorities.
• Demonstrated expertise managing supply chain, sustainment, or lifecycle contracts within a complex aerospace or defense environment.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to guide and influence teams, including management-level staff, using established policies, standards, and organizational goals.
• Skilled in developing innovative solutions to complex technical and operational challenges, applying sound judgment and a comprehensive understanding of industry practices.
• Capable of making informed, timely decisions related to program execution, customer requirements, resource allocation, and team performance.
• Confident representing the company in decisions that align with corporate policies, contractual requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Clearance: Position requires at minimum a secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall profit and loss of a large, complex program.
• Own cost, schedule, and technical performance across all phases of the program from inception through completion.
• Direct program planning and execution across multiple subcontractors and customer stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact, leading program reviews and discussions related to cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Oversee program activities at a primary geographic location while managing remote operations, multiple business functions, and assigned personnel.
• Establish milestones, monitor adherence to master schedules, identify program risks or issues, and implement solutions such as resource allocation or contract modifications.
• Lead and supervise employees, including management-level staff, from technical, manufacturing, and administrative disciplines.
• Support periodic technical and airworthiness teleconferences, major repair discussions, and incident responses involving SMEs and OEM partners.
• Conduct contractor meetings via approved government communication platforms.
• Support CONUS and OCONUS operations meetings, including daily operations syncs as required.
• Participate in the Government’s annual System Safety Group meeting via teleconference.
• Plan, document, and participate in semi-annual PMRs, ILSWGs, and technical reviews, including payload-related events when requested.
• Prepare PMR content covering contract status, maintenance, staffing, risk, ECP activity, airworthiness, and CONUS/OCONUS operations.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business or expand existing services with the customer.

Skills

Program management

Logistics

Leadership

USAF experience

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Master's in related field

Job description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Lead, Logistics Management Analyst to support a large USAF communications program based in Warner Robins, GA.

You will own the program's cost, schedule, and technical performance across all phases, coordinate with subcontractors and customer stakeholders, and drive risk mitigation.

Requires extensive aerospace experience and a Secret clearance for a senior role in a defense environment.