Technical Direction Letter (TDX) Lead - COBRA 1 1 1 1
Date: Jul 31, 2025
Location: Vandenberg AFB, CA, New Mexico, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 24470
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: - $87,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Senior
Employee Referral Amount: $4,500.00
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.
Job Description
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Mission Technologies Warfare Systems partners with the DoD and defense innovation ecosystem to rapidly acquire and field critical and emerging technologies, particularly integrated communications, networking, and Systems-of-Systems (SoS) technologies, to enhance national security and warfighter capabilities. Through a multiagency contracting approach, the Collaborative Operations for Battlespace Resilient Architecture (COBRA) initiative focuses on advancing these technologies to achieve multi-domain battlespace integration and resilient command and control. This includes a broad range of services such as systems engineering, cybersecurity, operational integration, and data analytics, all aimed at modernizing communications and ensuring seamless information exchange for the DoD and its allies.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Prepares, tailors, and updates Technical Direction Plans (TDP) (Del. 22) in response to the Government Technical Direction Letters (TDL) to include the project specifications, structure, activities, conditions, risks, mitigations, and schedule from project inception through project closeout. Provides the project staffing and resource profile, travel, and Other Direct Cost (ODC) considerations, security considerations, and detailed project cost estimates broken out by Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). Schedules and coordinates a Project Kick-Off Meeting (Del. 28, 29, 30). Manages and executes projects to the Government-approved TDP, tailoring TDP requirements to match the complexity of the project requirements and updates the TDP at least annually (also as changes occur or the project reaches completion). Implements Quality Assurance (QA) and QC processes and monitoring on assigned TDLs. Manages a team of employees and subcontractors. Responsible for the TDL cost, schedule, and technical performance. May manage more than one TDL, and if warranted by requirements, with similarities in geography, capability, or Mission Partner.
Minimum Qualifications
8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.
- Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively
- Capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proven track record of contributing to successful team outcomes
Preferred Requirements
Knowledge of DoD acquisition and contracting processes
- Working familiarity with federal compliance standards (e.g., DFARS, ITAR)
- PMP, CISSP, or other relevant certifications preferred
Physical Requirements
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.
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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.