Integrated Training Systems Program Manager - 28528

Requisition Number: 28528 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $126,362.00 - $155,001.60 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

 

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.

Summary

The future of naval combat systems training is being built, operated, and delivered at HII. HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead systems engineering, development, and integration activities supporting U.S. Navy (USN) shipboard and shore-based integrated training systems. This role serves as the primary point of contact between HII and the government customer and oversees all aspects of program execution, technical coordination, and stakeholder engagement. This position is based in Virginia Beach, VA.

 

This opportunity resides within Global Security (GS), portfolio of HII’s Mission Technologies division, which delivers live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training systems; secure enterprise IT; ISR solutions; logistics and integrated product support; and fleet modernization and sustainment services. As a trusted mission partner, HII enables mission readiness through advanced technologies and integrated training solutions.

Impact

The Program Manager ensures the successful delivery of complex naval training system capabilities by directing multidisciplinary engineering efforts, maintaining cost, schedule, and technical performance, and strengthening customer partnerships. This role directly influences program profitability, technical accuracy, and the readiness of integrated training systems across the Navy fleet.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the operational and technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects, serving as the liaison between project planning, engineering teams, subcontractors, line management, and government customers.
• Define overall program scope, systems engineering approach, long-range plans, and resource needs; negotiate with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Establish program milestones and maintain adherence to master plans and schedules; identify and resolve technical, schedule, and resource risks.
• Monitor program status and budgets; manage schedules; prepare status reports; and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction benchmarks.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring program progress, enabling proactive intervention and technical issue resolution across functional teams.
• Provide labor planning, workload assignment, financial oversight, and direction for direct reports, including engineering, training, and curriculum analysis personnel.
• Ensure all work products and deliverables align with technical, contractual, and process‑compliance standards.
• Lead all phases of programs from inception through completion, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical objectives are consistently achieved.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, leading reviews, technical discussions, and program status meetings.
• Identify opportunities to expand current business and deliver increased value to the customer.
• Lead, mentor, and support internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring strong communication, collaboration, and quality execution.
• Facilitate and reinforce successful program performance through active oversight and continuous improvement.

What you must have

Required Education & Experience

• 6 years relevant experience with bachelor’s degree in a related field; or
• 4 years relevant experience with master’s degree in a related field; or
• 10 years’ rellevant experience with HS Diplomat/equivalent.
• Progressive experience in program management, systems engineering oversight, or technical program leadership

Required Background, Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of systems engineering processes, program management methodologies, and DoD acquisition practices.
• Ability to lead complex technical programs while managing cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and technical review processes.
• Familiarity with Agile or iterative development environments.
• Ability to manage quality, compliance, and process‑adherence standards across technical deliverables.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional engineering and training development teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer‑engagement skills.
• Experience working with DoD customers, programs, and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required Credentials

• Active DoD SECRET security clearance (or ability to obtain one).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USN training programs and USN training objectives.
• Experience working with USN commands such as CSCS and NSWC.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Experience supporting systems engineering or software development programs.
• Experience managing large technical teams and subcontractors.
• Leadership experience in a fast-paced engineering or integrated training environment.

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 

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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.