Programs Manager 1 - 30056

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Date: Aug 31, 2026

Location: San Diego, CA, California, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 30056 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $111,271.00 - $145,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

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 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

Join HI as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! HII's Platform Modernization group is seeking a Programs Manager to join our team! This is a full-time role located in San Diego, CA. As a Program Manager you will play a critical role leading all aspects of project and contract execution, ensuring effective planning, coordination, oversight, reporting, and compliance across tasks, personnel, resources, and deliverables.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Program Manager oversees all project/contract activities, ensuring successful planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of all tasks. Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing personnel, resources, budgets, schedules, risks, and quality across all subtask areas.
  • Ensuring all tasks/projects align with Government-approved priorities, timelines, and budgets.
  • Providing continuous status updates, identifying deviations, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Maintaining complete and accessible project data and ensuring all deliverables and reports are submitted accurately and on time.
  • Manage cost, schedule, and overall performance of assigned subcontractors and vendors.
  • Overseeing contract security requirements and compliance.
  • Preparing and submitting required Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) including Management Plans, labor-hour reports, staffing reports, utilization reports, and Estimates at Completion.

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.
  • Proven experience managing large, complex C4I and HM&E Government contracts or programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage program resources.
  • Strong understanding of program controls, risk management, scheduling, and quality assurance.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience with cost reporting, budgeting, and performance metrics.
  • Must have a current Secret Security Clearance and maintain throughout employment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Base access. 

Preferred Requirements

  • Current working experience within DoD, shipyard, and/or industrial environments.
  • Experience managing multi-site or geographically dispersed teams.
  • Experience managing CDRLs and complex reporting requirements.
  • Experience working directly with external and internal leadership teams.

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.