Senior Program Manager; Mgr Programs

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Requisition Number: 25157
Required Travel: 0 – 10%

Employment Type:

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Anticipated Salary Range: $ – $
Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain
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Experience:

Management

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to support our customer in Falls Church, VA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full project lifecycle management to lead a complex program and will be responsible for the planning, executing and delivering of U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) projects, ensuring client satisfaction and delivering projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and an understanding of defense industry project management practices. This position is contingent upon contract award.

• Oversee and manage the USN and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified objectives.
• Plan and develop methods and procedures for implementing program, direct and coordinate program activities, and exercise control over personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of program.
• Select personnel according to knowledge and experience in areas which the program is concerned, such as social or public welfare, education, economics, or public relations.
• Confer with Contractor staff to explain program and individual responsibilities for functions and phases of program.
• Direct and coordinate personally, or through subordinate managerial personnel, activities concerned with implementation and carrying out objectives of program.
• Review reports and records of activities to ensure progress accomplished toward specified program objectives and modify or change methodology as required to redirect activities and attain objectives.
• Prepare program reports on program technical and financial accomplishments, current status, and potential risks for the Program Offices review.
• Manage and control contract expenditures in accordance with budget allocations.
• Specialize in managing Governmental programs set up by legislative body or directive.

• 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.
• Client experience requirements:
  Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
• Client education requirements: BA/BS degree;
  Candidate must have an undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited program.
• 4 years of additional equivalent experience can be substituted for a BA/BS degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Proven experience as a Program Manager or in a similar role, preferably within the defense industry or government contracting.
• Demonstrated experience in client relationship management, project planning and resource management.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive and eager‑to‑learn attitude.

• An active Secret Security Clearance.
• Project management experience in a DoD and/or military environment.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, Jira or similar tools.

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;…