Director of Programs

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Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Concord, MA, Massachusetts, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 30308 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $161,015.00 - $230,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Management 

 

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

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
  • Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
  • Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
  • Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
  • Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.


These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Job Description

Mission Technologies is looking for a Director to support the Cyber and Intelligence Business Unit.  The HII Director manages multiple Program Managers and personnel as assigned in support of US Government customers and their activities within Department of Defense (DoD). The Director is responsible for achieving business goals and growth targets, developing assigned personnel, serves as the primary point of contact of HII to assigned customers, and directly contributes to the definition and implementation of company strategy within the Cyber and Intelligence portfolio. 

 
The successful candidate will have significant experience leading teams in complex, mission-critical Cybersecurity projects. The candidate will be goal-oriented with a history of driving innovation and skillfully working across large organizations to build consensus and support. The ideal candidate is drawn to opportunities and innovation, enjoys teamwork, and regards critical thinking and problem-solving as fascinating and essential — and has a passion for winning. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and guide initiatives that improve our value to customers. 
  • Senior-level leadership ensuring achievement of performance and financial goals for assigned programs/contracts.  
  • Ensure adequate and timely staffing of all programs/contracts and professional development of all assigned personnel. Conduct individual performance assessments and successor planning. 
  • Maintain close contact with customers, CORs and Contracting Officers as required to make requisite and timely adjustments to programs (managers, staff, priorities, and deliverables). Changes in scope or funding will be coordinated with the appropriate HII contract, subcontract, or finance representative. 
  • Lead people, programs while working closely with our customers to meet mission needs.  
  • Work with all functional departments as required to ensure continued customer satisfaction, compliance with corporate policies and standards, and to maintain high ethical standards.  
  • Personally model HII values of integrity, safety, honesty, engagement, responsibility, and performance. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in DoD related field; or 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field. 
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills.  
  • Ability to get along with others while working in a fast paced, collaborative team environment is essential. A leader that drives successful results with and through others.   
  • Demonstrated experience building and leading an engaged, diverse and inclusive culture.  Bringing the best out of the workforce – creating a culture of empowered employees who enjoy coming to work. 
  • Managed multiple Program or Project Managers and FTE counts in excess of 100.   
  • Clearance: Must have Top-Secret clearance with SCI.   

Preferred Requirements

  • A minimum of 15 years of professional experience, with a demonstrated progression of responsibilities. 
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience supporting DoD contracts (either active duty or as a contractor). 
  • A minimum of 6 years of management/leadership experience in a programmatic or organizational capacity. 
  • Strong experience and understanding of managing teams in the cybersecurity domain. 
  • Depth and breadth of expertise and understanding the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) and its subordinate organizations. 
  • Knowledge of numerous Portfolio Acquisition Executives/Mission Execution Directorates, Technical Capability Directorates, and other USAF organizations located at Hanscom Air Force Base. 
  • Ability to travel CONUS 

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.


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.

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.