Deputy Project Manager (Mgr Project Management 3)

Date: Oct 7, 2024

Location: Arlington, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 21022 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $127,527.00 - $175,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

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

 

Summary:

 

Huntington Ingalls Industry (HII) Mission Technologies, is currently seeking a Deputy Project Manager (DMV area) to support the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, SAF/AQ at their Pentagon HQ office.

What You Will Do:

The following Duties represent a majority of the position’s key responsibilities.  Assist lead HII Project Manager ICW SAF AQ leadership in setting and executing  strategic priorities;  prepare for and follow-up on executive-level meetings; bring together external stakeholders; provide insight and feedback to Government leads to assist with decision-making process; act as a sounding board for brainstorming;  attend meetings on behalf of SAF/AQ leadership and report back with relevant info; draft official  correspondence, briefings, and official statements for reviews, meetings, and taskers; schedule and prioritize engagements for most effective time-usage.

 

Experience required in below areas:
•            Setting up tools and standards for managing assigned projects
•            Planning, tracking, and reporting on outputs and outcomes
•            Understanding of information and logistics management
•            Project financial planning and tracking
•            Risk and issue tracking
•            Cross-project interdependency management
•            Setting quality control standards and tracking implementation
•            Developing stakeholders’ map, defining the interest of each group involved in assigned projects
•            Planning and executing communication plans to office and project stakeholders
•            Presenting 
•            Assist with Program Reviews and Meetings with appropriate support staff
•            Manage subordinate managers/employees and sub-contractors as required

Key attributes: Understands the SAF AQ mission; skilled project manager; skilled relations manager; communicates well; organizes staffing/meetings; simplifies complex problems, conducts strategic thinking and problem analysis, manages the process of idea to execution, anticipates and averts problems, grasps and adds value to SAF/AQ vision, and has organization and political intelligence.  

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What We're Looking For:

  • 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.
  • Must have an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility 

Preferred Requirements

 

  • Education: Minimum 4-year degree (required) in Science and Technology field (Masters degree preferred)
  • Defense Travel System approver/administration experience
  • DAWIA PM 2
  • PMP
  • Experience (preferred) At least 10 years in DoD/Defense Industry.  Experience with:
    • Air Force Acquisition
    • Joint Acquisition
    • Joint DoD operations
    • Integrated Process Teams
    • Pentagon operations

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.

 

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.

 

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 diverse 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.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

 

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.