WASS Director of Programs - 29670

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 161,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

HII - Mission Technologies seeks an exceptional Program Director to lead the Department of State’s INL/A Aviation Services Program. As the senior-most leader on the contract, this role drives strategy, contract execution, government engagement, risk management, and cross-domain integration across operations, maintenance, logistics, and safety.

The incumbent serves as the primary executive interface with DOS INL/A leadership, senior embassy personnel, and HII-MT leadership, ensuring deliverables,

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 15 years of program management experience, plus 20 total years of professional experience.
• SECRET clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal executive authority for all contract matters, responsible for total program performance across cost, schedule, technical, safety, and mission objectives.
• Act as the primary interface with DOS INL/A leadership, U.S. Embassy Country Teams, and the Contracting Officer / COR for all strategic, operational, and contractual discussions.
• Provide senior-level direction for core functional areas including flight operations, maintenance, logistics, engineering, IT systems, safety, training, program planning, and quality assurance.
• Lead the integration of multiple associate contractors, ensuring unified mission execution, de-confliction, and coordinated support to INL/A global operations.
• Oversee contract-wide risk management, safety oversight, and compliance with all ICAO, FAA/FAR, AR 95-20, INL/A directives, and government aviation standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Requisition Number: 29670

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $161,015.00 - $23,000.00

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 is seeking an exceptional Program Director to lead the Department of State’s INL/A Aviation Services Program. As the senior-most leader on the contract, the Program Director is responsible for overarching program strategy, contract execution, government engagement, risk management, and integration across all mission areas—including operations, maintenance, logistics, engineering, safety, training, information systems, and program support.

The Program Director serves as the primary executive interface with Department of State INL/A leadership, senior U.S. Embassy personnel, and HII-MT corporate leadership. This individual ensures that all contract deliverables, mission objectives, safety requirements, and performance expectations are fulfilled across a complex, multi-national aviation ecosystem operating in austere and sometimes hostile global environments.

This is a highly visible executive leadership role requiring exceptional communication, diplomacy, strategic judgment, and the ability to integrate multidisciplinary aviation programs at scale.

Program Director duties are centrally managed from Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, with frequent travel to CONUS and OCONUS operating locations as required by INL/A.

This position is contingent on an upcoming proposal.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the principal executive authority for all contract matters, responsible for total program performance across cost, schedule, technical, safety, and mission objectives.


• Act as the primary interface with DOS INL/A leadership, U.S. Embassy Country Teams, and the Contracting Officer / COR for all strategic, operational, and contractual discussions.


• Provide senior-level direction for core functional areas including flight operations, maintenance, logistics, engineering, IT systems, safety, training, program planning, and quality assurance.


• Lead the integration of multiple associate contractors, ensuring unified mission execution, de-confliction, and coordinated support to INL/A global operations.


• Oversee contract-wide risk management, safety oversight, and compliance with all ICAO, FAA/FAR, AR 95-20, INL/A directives, and government aviation standards.


• Ensure the program meets all reporting, deliverable, documentation, and audit requirements; maintain timely and accurate program information and data submissions to the Government.


• Direct the development and execution of long-range strategic plans, capability improvements, fleet modernization initiatives, and mission alignment with INL/A goals.


• Ensure all contract activities adhere to U.S. export controls (ITAR/EAR), security requirements, and host-nation regulatory standards.


• Provide executive leadership for contingency response, surge operations, rapid mobilization, and crisis coordination.


• Maintain oversight of program staffing, including recruitment and retention of highly skilled aviation professionals across multiple geographic regions.


• Represent the contractor in executive-level reviews, program evaluations, operational planning sessions, and performance assessments.


• Lead communication and coordination with HII-MT corporate leadership, ensuring alignment with corporate governance, reporting requirements, and strategic objectives.

What We Are Looking For

• 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; or 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field.


• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.


• Minimum of 15 years of program management experience, plus 20 total years of professional experience.


• Prior experience managing large, complex, multi-project programs exceeding $20M lifecycle cost, including cross-organizational leadership responsibility.


• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and managing project managers and general managers.


• Proven success in high-level customer engagement, executive reporting, and senior-stakeholder coordination.


• Ability to manage strategic planning, performance assessment, resource allocation, and program integration across multiple global locations.


• SECRET clearance required.

Preferred: Bonus Points For

• Advanced degree preferred.


• PMP certification desirable.


• Executive presence and proven success leading large, complex aviation or technical programs.


• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to represent the program at senior government and corporate levels.


• Strong negotiation, coordination, and customer-relationship skills, especially with DOS INL/A and multi-agency stakeholders.


• Deep understanding of aviation program management, sustainment, quality, safety, and international operations.


• Demonstrated mastery in leading teams through complex operational, regulatory, and geopolitical 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.

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?

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.