AUKUS Deputy/Fleet Sustainment Integration Lead (Director) - 30271
Date: Sep 17, 2026
Location: Canberra, AUS, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 30271
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $187,187.00 - $245,000.00
Security Clearance: None
Level of Experience: Management
Employee Referral Amount: $10,000.00
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.
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Shape the Future of Global Security on the Historic AUKUS Contract Ready for your next big move? We are seeking US talent to bring their expertise to Australia and spearhead critical defense initiatives under the landmark AUKUS partnership. Swap your commute for coastal living—we will handle the heavy lifting with a $25,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive relocation package to get you and your family settled seamlessly Down Under.
Job Description
HII is seeking a Deputy / Fleet Sustainment Integration Lead that will lead the integration of fleet availability, operational demand, and sustainment execution, ensuring readiness outcomes are managed proactively and aligned across planning, engineering, and delivery. This role will be located in Canberra, Australia.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Integrate availability planning, defect resolution, and fleet demand
- Drive end-to-end readiness management across planning and execution
- Coordinate across Fleet Sustainment Division and Navy interfaces
- Align short-term availability decisions with long-term sustainment plans
- Support availability forecasting and performance stabilisation
Minimum Qualifications
- 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant progressive experience.
- Client requirements: 12–15+ years in fleet sustainment, availability planning, or operational readiness
- Hands-on experience with US SSN operations and sustainment cycles (VCS strongly preferred)
- Proven ability integrating:
- Availability planning
- Maintenance execution
- Operational demand signals
- Strong understanding of:
- Fleet readiness reporting (e.g., SORTS/DRRS concepts)
- Defect management and availability recovery
- Experience coordinating with Navy operational commands and sustainment organisations
Preferred Requirements
- Direct experience supporting Virginia-class availability planning or maintenance execution
- Prior work with CSS or TYCOM Maintenance organizations, shipyards, SUPSHIP, or intermediate maintenance activities
- Prior Shipyard Engineer, Super-JO, Project Superintendent, EDMC, or 3MC
- Familiarity with digital readiness / predictive maintenance tools
- Experience aligning tactical readiness decisions with long-term lifecycle plans
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.