Team Lead, Special Projects

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Team Lead overseeing shipboard modernization and repairs for HII's Mission Technologies division. Leading a team in critical projects, ensuring execution excellence and compliance with requirements.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $68,195 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides leadership and technical direction for a multidisciplinary team responsible for executing complex shipboard modernization, repair, installation, and maintenance projects
Plans, prioritizes, schedules, assigns, and oversees daily work activities across multiple jobs and technical trades to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time completion of assigned work
Coordinates personnel, materials, subcontractors, and production requirements while maintaining compliance with technical specifications, quality assurance requirements, and all safety regulations
Serves as the primary point of contact between Production Management, Planning, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Ship’s Force, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues, communicate project status, and support successful project execution
Performs and oversees the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, testing, and modification of shipboard equipment, integrated systems, and associated components
Analyzes equipment performance, diagnoses complex technical problems, develops effective solutions, and ensures deficiencies are resolved with minimal impact to production schedules
Provides technical guidance, mentorship, and on-the-job training to mechanics, electricians, and junior personnel while promoting continuous improvement, workforce development, and accountability
Ensures accurate documentation, effective work package execution, material readiness, and successful completion of project milestones in support of Special Projects and overall ship modernization objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 6 years of related experience to include at least 2 years of team/deck lead experience
Prefer technical/professional certifications
Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty
Must understand the Tag out Procedure
Must exhibit leadership experience and past work experience managing teams performing trades

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
401(k) Savings Plan Options
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

Shipboard Equipment InstallationMaintenance and RepairTechnical Problem DiagnosisQuality AssuranceProject PlanningWork Package ExecutionSafety Regulations ComplianceTechnical Specifications UnderstandingContinuous ImprovementWorkforce Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentorshipCollaborationAccountability

Certifications

Technical Certifications