Technical Program Manager - Mid to Senior - Top Secret Clearance - Dayton/WPAFB - 30670 *

Requisition Number: 30670 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $101,155.00 - $180,700.00 Security Clearance: Top Secret Level of Experience: Management 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. Apply today. 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 outlines the core capabilities expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for demonstrating strength in: + 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. Job Description Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies Division (HII‑MT), is seeking driven Program Management professionals to join our Developmental Engineering team. Looking for mid-to-senior-level experience, you will contribute to the management of cost, schedule, and performance across complex and critical programs. Working both independently and under the guidance of senior program managers, you will gain hands-on experience throughout the full program lifecycle, including leading and coordinating with external partners to ensure all work aligns with achieving project objectives. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop and apply strong program management skills while supporting the successful execution and delivery of advanced capabilities. This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside. #LI-HB1 Essential Job Responsibilities Program Manager Mid-Level: + Manages overall program execution, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required performance specifications. + Supports the maintenance of the program schedule by tracking milestones and deliverables. + Leads integrated multidisciplinary technical team; serves as main point of contact for project and helps alleviate roadblocks to technical team progress. + Interacts with a variety of internal groups to ensure compliance with relevant requirements. + Corresponds with mission partners and stakeholders to scope efforts and facilitate technical information exchanges as required. + Develops and maintains the program schedule and mitigates scheduling risks. + Monitors and controls program costs, provides regular financial reporting, and implements corrective actions as needed. + Oversees program performance, ensuring that all technical requirements and objectives are met. + Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates program risks and issues. + Leads and/or supports the generation of SOOs and SOWs and any other contractually related documents for external vendor partner and/or government customer as needed. + Leads and directs external partners, ensuring their performance aligns with the SOO/SOW and program goals as applicable. + Serves as the primary point of contact for vendor communications to include regular technical interchange meetings, and finance, contract, or technical issue resolution. + Prepares and presents program status reports and reviews to senior leadership and customers. + Plans and manages the logistics, transportation, and delivery of assets to external locations. + Maintains and organizes thorough documentation relating to system under development to ensure relevant security and information assurance requirements are fulfilled. Minimum Qualifications Program Manager Mid-Level: + 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience. + Professional experience with program or project management principles. + Established technical aptitude from contributing to previous engineering projects (applicable disciplines: RF engineering, cyber security, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and/or IT systems). + Previous experience working as engineer in a relevant discipline. + Strong desire to learn new technical topics that are relevant to project. + Experience managing multiple priorities, resolving conflicts, and implementing solutions efficiently. + Exposure to managing cost, schedule, and performance for technical programs. + Strong desire to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment. + Exposure to maintaining technical documentation collection for the purpose of satisfying security/IT/IA requirements. + Exposure to authority to operate (ATO) processes for system operation in a classified environment. + An understanding of risk management concepts is a plus. + Interest in learning how to manage external vendor and subcontractor relationships. + Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to interact positively with others. + Willingness to learn and use project management tools (e.g., MS Project, MS Excel). + Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance to start. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks. Program Manager Senior: + 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. + Professional background in program or project management. + Established technical aptitude from contributing to previous engineering projects (applicable disciplines: RF engineering, cyber security, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and/or IT systems). + Previous experience contributing to a design project while working as engineer in a relevant discipline. + Proven ability and desire to master new technical topics in short turn that are relevant to project. + Demonstrated experience in maintaining technical documentation for the purpose of satisfying security/IT/IA requirements. + Familiarity with system authority to operate (ATO) processes for system operation in a classified environment. + Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple priorities, resolving conflicts, and implementing solutions efficiently. + Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance for technical programs. + Experience with risk management principles and practices. + Exposure to overseeing the performance of external vendors or subcontractors against a SOO/SOW. + Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills; ability to interact positively with others; not afraid of conflict as it relates to ensuring project success. + Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, MS Excel). + Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance to start. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks. This position is available at multiple levels. Candidates will be evaluated at the appropriate level based on education and relevant experience Physical Requirements May be required to visit job site in an industrial environment. 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. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] 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.