F-16 MTT IT Project Manager - 29802

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Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location: Phoenix, AZ, Arizona, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29802 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $80,070.00 - $115,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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 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 – 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.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an IT Project Manager to support Air National Guard (ANG) F-16 Mission Tactics Trainer (MTT) simulators at Mesa, AZ.  The Mesa, AZ location is the Training Systems Support Center (TSSC) providing technical support and maintenance of F-16 MTT simulators at various CONUS locations.  Prepares project execution plans and identifies appropriate technical and business resources needed for the team. Ensures projects are completed on schedule, within budget and meets technical requirements of the assignment. Keeps current on advances in the field of IT, and interfaces with stakeholders to ensure requirements are met. Adheres to all IT governance policies and procedures.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for hardware lifecycle management, technology refresh planning and hardware obsolescence mitigation.  Coordinates with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, software, configuration management and field service personnel to successfully execute hardware projects.
  • Responsible for planning and execution of multi-site hardware deployments and technology insertions while minimizing trainer downtime. 
  • Responsible for coordinating with vendors, hardware evaluation, prototype integration, factory/site acceptance testing and technical risk management.
  • Responsible for supporting RMF implementation, ATO sustainment, Windows modernization, STIG compliance, hardware security requirements, and cybersecurity integration throughout the hardware lifecycle.
  • Responsible for task planning, including the generation of task schedule(s), allocation of resources, and the identification and resolution of dependencies and risks.  Reviews task performance and work products for correctness as well as adherence to established standards and user requirements.  Monitors task progress IAW schedules and milestones.
  • Prepares documents and briefings for program meetings to includes PMRs, monthly meetings, schedules, executive briefings and other customer presentations.
  • Coordinates and leads technical meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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.
  • Experience in leading and managing technological teams.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and manage both project and program activities.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Experience researching new technologies to help solve existing technical problems or shortfalls.
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, MIS or similar field.
  • Experience with simulator systems, DoD acquisition, enterprise infrastructure and classified computing environments.
  • Experience applying Agile project management techniques.
  • Experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) efforts.
  • PMP Certification

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.