Deputy Program Manager

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Date: May 26, 2026

Location: Fort Meade, MD, Maryland, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28705 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $145,317.00 - $205,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
 

 

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

Job Description

HII-Mission Technologies’ Cyber & Intelligence team is seeking a Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to assist the Program Manager in overseeing all aspects of program execution and operational delivery. This role ensures alignment with evolving J3, CNMF, and ARES mission priorities and coordinates workforce actions across multiple sites. The DPM serves as the secondary interface with Government stakeholders on technical, contractual, and project-related matters. Responsibilities include managing program data, monitoring contract deliverables, guiding cross‑competency teams, and supporting resource, financial, and administrative management to ensure successful program performance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Track and interpret changing J3, CNMF, and ARES priorities; coordinate with Site Leads to adjust workforce support accordingly.
  • Lead and direct cross‑competency teams to ensure integrated and effective support to mission requirements.
  • Maintain program data and prepare materials for briefings, milestone reviews, and status updates.
  • Oversee contractor deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Develop and refine procedures for planning, managing, and executing contractual data requirements and administrative support tasks.

 

This role is part of a pending contract proposal. We are actively interviewing to identify qualified candidates in anticipation of a successful award.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 10 years relevant progressive experience with Master's Degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Management, or related discipline.
  • Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II Program Management certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

 Must possess an active TS/SCI/Polygraph for consideration

Preferred Requirements

  • Background in driving technical initiatives and integrating emerging capabilities into mission environments.
  • Experience in assessing program risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and preparing budget proposals to support risk management.

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.

 

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.

 

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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.