STINGRAI Remote Defense Acquisition Manager

HII; United States; Remote; USD 126,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Savings

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Paid holidays

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a highly skilled remote Defense Acquisition Manager to lead DoD contract execution, lifecycle management, and compliance across programs. This role serves as a critical liaison among government stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure success and regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate brings extensive defense acquisition experience, federal contracting knowledge, and strong leadership to drive cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs, federal contracts, and program execution activities.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with government customers, executives, technical teams, and contractor personnel.
• 5+ years managing or supporting federal contracts, task orders, or acquisition programs within a DoD or federal government environment.
• 3+ years of experience administering contracts in accordance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• 3+ years of experience managing subcontractors, contract deliverables, and performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of DoD contracts, task orders, and acquisition activities.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including contract administration, modifications, compliance, and closeout activities.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, onboarding, deliverables, invoicing, and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate acquisition planning, procurement actions, and resource management efforts.
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and performance metrics; support financial reporting, forecasting, and budget execution.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, program documentation, governance processes, and standardized templates.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Security, Procurement, and Program Management teams to support mission execution.
• Interface with government customers, internal stakeholders, and subcontractors to ensure program alignment and compliance.
• Identify program risks and support implementation of mitigation strategies and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, security requirements, and organizational policies.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Defense contracting

FAR/DFARS compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Requisition Number: 31066

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $126,363.00 - $170,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Management HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

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 seeks a highly skilled remote Defense Acquisition Manager to support the execution and management of a complex Department of Defense (DoD) contract. The selected candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight of acquisition activities, contract execution, subcontract management, program operations, financial performance, and compliance initiatives. This role serves as a critical liaison among government stakeholders, subcontractors, and internal functional organizations to ensure successful mission execution, regulatory compliance, and achievement of cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in defense acquisition, federal contracting, program management, and contract lifecycle administration within highly regulated DoD environments.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of DoD contracts, task orders, and acquisition activities.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including contract administration, modifications, compliance, and closeout activities.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, onboarding, deliverables, invoicing, and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate acquisition planning, procurement actions, and resource management efforts.
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and performance metrics; support financial reporting, forecasting, and budget execution.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, program documentation, governance processes, and standardized templates.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Security, Procurement, and Program Management teams to support mission execution.
• Interface with government customers, internal stakeholders, and subcontractors to ensure program alignment and compliance.
• Identify program risks and support implementation of mitigation strategies and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, security requirements, and organizational policies.

What We Are 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.
• Significant experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs, federal contracts, and program execution activities.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with government customers, executives, technical teams, and contractor personnel.
• 5+ years managing or supporting federal contracts, task orders, or acquisition programs within a DoD or federal government environment.
• 3+ years of experience administering contracts in accordance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
• 3+ years of experience managing subcontractors, contract deliverables, and performance requirements.
• Experience supporting program financial management, budget tracking, forecasting, and contract reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with government stakeholders.
• Clearance: Must be able to possess and maintain a miniumn of a Secret clearance.

Preferred: Bonus Points For…

• Clearance: Posses and maintain an active Secret Clearance or higher.
• Proven experience leading large-scale federal contracts, IDIQ contract vehicles, task orders, and multi-million-dollar defense programs.
• Experience supporting Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Service Components, or Defense Agencies.
• DAWIA, FAC-C, FAC-P/PM, or equivalent federal acquisition certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Demonstrated success integrating emerging capabilities and technologies into operational defense 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. 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.

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
• 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.