Workforce Planning Project Manager (Mgr Project Management 3) - 28162

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Date: Apr 9, 2026

Location: Jervis Bay Territory, AUS, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28162 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $136,045.00 - $200,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

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 Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

HII is seeking to engage a Workforce Planning Project Manager with expertise in workforce planning requirements associated with a naval nuclear submarine program. The personnel will be required to support the design and implementation of workforce planning, skills frameworks, and qualification alignment for the Australian nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.


This role provides technical expertise, content development, and implementation support. The project manager will be located in Canberra, Australia and will work closely with Workforce Planning teams to translate U.S. nuclear program workforce planning models into an Australian context.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide dedicated, full-time technical expertise to support the design, development, and implementation of workforce planning approaches suitable for a sovereign nuclear submarine program.
  • Bring practical experience from U.S. nuclear workforce environments, including qualification systems, workforce pipelines, and workforce forecasting methodologies.
  • Support development of frameworks, artefacts, models, and guidance materials for trilateral alignment.
  • Contribute to workshops, working groups, and project design activities as a specialist technical contributor.
  • Work as part of a team to ensure consistency, quality, and technical accuracy in workforce design products.
  • Develop, refine, and validate workforce models, pipelines, and capability plans aligned to nuclear enterprise best practice.
  • Support creation of workforce demand modelling inputs, role definitions, and capability frameworks.
  • Provide specialist insights on nuclear workforce training systems, qualification progression, regulatory alignment, and workforce assurance.
  • Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities within Australia’s emerging nuclear workforce planning model.
  • Advise on requirements, frameworks and systems needed to support long-term workforce sustainment.
  • Contribute to the design and detailed implementation planning of the Qualifications workstreams.
  • Provide subject matter review of artefacts, frameworks, templates, and guidance documents.
  • Assist in developing implementation sequencing, delivery pathways, and trilateral technical alignment options.
  • Participate in working groups, design sessions, technical alignment meetings, and workshops as an expert contributor.
  • Provide technical input into discussion papers, options analyses, and draft recommendations.
  • Support facilitation of technical content.
  • Provide coaching, explanation of U.S. nuclear workforce practices, and technical mentoring to workforce planners and project leads.
  • Support building internal capability by documenting processes, models, and guidance materials.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing workforce planning approaches in high regulation, safety critical environments.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. Navy nuclear qualification systems, training pipelines, and workforce progression.
  • Experience with competency frameworks, job family structures, and workforce capability development.
  • Ability to provide technical advice independently and work embedded within a project team.
  • High-level written and analytical skills; ability to develop technical artefacts and frameworks.

Additional consideration for:

  • Experience working with foreign governments or defence organisations.
  • Familiarity with multilateral programs (preferably AUKUS or US–UK nuclear workforce initiatives).
  • Understanding of the Australian vocational, higher education, and qualification systems.
  • Experience integrating U.S. nuclear workforce approaches into new or emerging enterprise contexts.


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.