Operations Manager (Site Assistant)

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Date: Apr 28, 2026

Location: Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28403 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $88,706.00 - $108,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

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
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework outlines the core capabilities expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for demonstrating strength in:

  • 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 - a Division of HII is seeking a Operations Manager (Site Assistant) in Virginia Beach, Va in suppor tof the NITE contract. This person will assist the Contract Site Manager (CSM) in overall range operations, administration, training, safety, quality, and maintenance in accordance with contract requirements. Directs the work of all contractor range personnel directly or through supervisors and serves as an alternate point of contact for Government personnel on all range operations and maintenance.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Reviews and implements, technical, administrative, safety, and quality controls for contractor range administration, operation, maintenance, and support in accordance with contract requirements. Complies with contract requirements and takes action when necessary to correct deficiencies. Prepares required reports to ensure compliance with all contract requirements. Assists CSM in overseeing scheduling of work assignment and workloads in accordance with operational tasking and maintenance requirements.  Assists CSM in scheduling personnel to ensure adequate coverage of all tasks, staggering schedules as necessary to minimize overtime. Provides recommendations to improve or expand all facets of O&M to include maintenance, operations, logistics support, and increased personnel utilization. Ensures economy of operation by improvement of work methods and procedures. Utilizes the IEMS to manage range activities and resources.

Supervisory Responsibilities – Provides direct supervision and ensures employees conduct themselves in a proper and professional manner at all times and adhere to applicable Government regulations. Assists CSM in resolving personnel problems and situations within range activities. Assists in the evaluation of performance of assigned personnel.

Customer Responsibilities – Assists CSM with contract matters relating to daily operations of the range. Meets with the Government as requested. Supports Government-sponsored meetings, briefings, and reviews as required. Assists CSM in ensuring coordination and cooperation with other contractors/Government agencies. Assists CSM in coordinating range scheduling with the Government representatives.

Uses IEMS in support of contractual requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field or
  • 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field or
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.
  • Extensive DoD training range experience.
  • Years of managerial experience with DoD efforts.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance. 
  • Must have maintenance management process training and Cyber Security Awareness training.
  • Knowledge of Quality Assurance Programs and processes.
  • Knowledge of Safety Programs and processes.
  • Possess a valid state Driver’s License.

Preferred Requirements

  • Eligible for TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or Management field
  • PMP or other Management related 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.