Program Manager 3

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Program Manager for complex unmanned systems programs at HII - managing operations and stakeholder communications. Leading a team to ensure project deliverables and customer satisfaction.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $143,088 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directs all phases of program/projects from capture through completion
Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing programs/projects
Serves as liaison between financial management and planning, project teams, functional team and subcontractors
Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal technical and cost sections, statement of work, terms/conditions
Acts as primary customer contact for program activities
Establishes/coordinates engineering and technical, integration and test and evaluation efforts
Establishes program budget and milestones and monitors adherence to costs schedules
Determines reasons and plans response for shortfalls in program revenue targets
Facilitates regular, professional team meetings across program team
Communicates complex issues/gains consensus with the engineering, production, quality, and other stakeholders
Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience
3 years of Program management experience
Military service in Navy or Marine Corps of at least 5 yrs on surface ships or with deployed Marine units
Position will require approximately 25% travel
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementcontract negotiationbudget managementproposal preparationcost analysistechnical integrationtest and evaluationschedule managementstatus reporting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam coordinationproblem-solvingconsensus building

Certifications

Secret clearance