AWE Mgr Prod Planning Scheduler - 29053

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Date: Jun 19, 2026

Location: Chesapeake, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29053 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $72,254.00 - $100,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Management 

 

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 Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

Join our team here at Mission Technologies and the Elevator Support Unit (ESU) group as a Manager Production Planning Scheduler!  The selected candidate will support ESU, managing and overseeing numerous HM&E (Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical) projects and provide expert solutions for shipboard alterations and installations in the accomplishment of fleet modernization. The selected candidate may be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around the country and abroad when not assigned to a local project. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company and per dim will be provided based on location when on travel. This is a full-time position, located in Chesapeake, VA. 

What You Will Do

  • Display high levels of quality, integrity, safety, respect, engagement, and performance consistent with company values.
  • Engage with planning and program performance, addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, or related group of work packages on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large delivery order or mid-size technical services-type contract.
  • Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management and project team, and line management. Manage, oversee, schedule, and assign tasks efficiently to multiple jobs to meet production standards and schedules.
  • Develop and maintain engaging relationships with customer representatives and subcontractors for continued business growth.
  • Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • Develop and use technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports.
  • Take responsibility for the direct supervision and management of staff and provide objective-oriented directions to subordinates utilizing management guidelines and general policies.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time.
  • Apply comprehensive understanding of production and processes toward completion of assignments.
  • Interface with customers, manage subcontractors, provide work directions and lead others. May manage one or more multiple jobs.
  • Perform a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks including duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment.
  • Schedule, report and brief customers and senior management.

What You Must Have

  • 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.
  • Must have experience as a shipboard marine electronic/electrical trades specialty with 8 or more years of shipboard maintenance and repair experience. 
  • Must be able to read and interpret equipment and systems, ship drawings and ship technical documents and manuals.
  • Experienced Technical Subject Matter Expert troubleshooting and repairing Advance Weapons Elevators and electrical cabinets associated Equipment.
  • Experience with all AWE actuators and associated Equipment.
  • Experience in coordinating and supervising personnel effort in accomplishing shipboard repairs specifically on the following systems: Aircraft Elevator, Advanced Weapons Elevator, Stores Elevator Mechanical & Electrical.
  • Experience being closely involved with practical aircraft carriers, maintenance availability, procedures, work integration administration and maintenance scheduling.
  • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills as well as experience communicating with senior level Ship’s Force and government personnel.
  • Must be able to assess and proactively address potential production and schedule issues.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.
  • Must possess in-depth knowledge of engineering drawings/data reading practices (MIL-STD-1000), being capable to perform logistic technical evaluation of equipment and material presented in these drawings.
  • Must be computer literate with the ability to be comfortable and proficient at a computer terminal manipulating data. 
  • Must have Aircraft Elevator/Deck Edge Doors/Hangar Bay Division Doors, and Advanced Weapons Elevator Experience.
  • Knowledge of how to capture OQE/TWD/CTWD's/WAF’s.
  • Must have full working knowledge of procedures and practices regarding operation of Alteration Installation Teams/Customer Contracted Team (AIT/CCT).
  • Must have experience developing documentation for shipboard/industrial production projects utilizing technical work packages, labor/manpower (hours and industrial trades), material estimates, subcontractors & outside services, travel and/or other direct charges.

Bonus Points For

  • Candidate knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Access is a plus.
  • A current, active DoD security clearance. 

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.