Senior Programs Manager – Defense Programs

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a leader to direct all phases of major programs from inception through completion. You will manage cost, schedule, and technical performance, while coordinating contract changes and proposals.

You will act as the primary customer contact, leading reviews on cost, schedule, and performance. The role requires extensive program management experience, ability to negotiate changes, and strong leadership across technical and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Negotiates contract and contract changes; coordinates proposals, budgets and specifications.
• Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Associate's Degree

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

High School/GED with 4 years manufacturing/military experience

High School/GED with 8 years manufacturing/military experience

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a leader to direct all phases of major programs from inception through completion. You will manage cost, schedule, and technical performance, while coordinating contract changes and proposals.

You will act as the primary customer contact, leading reviews on cost, schedule, and performance. The role requires extensive program management experience, ability to negotiate changes, and strong leadership across technical and manufacturing teams.