Tech Center Part Time Strategic Planner

Strategic Planner

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Job Description

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies (HII-MT) is actively seeking Part-Time candidates with prior senior-level government, military, or industry team and project lead experience to support our Tech Center SME team. This team provides needed expert level support and advisory to our operations program teams and government customers. Our SMEs also serve as the foundation to our organization's technical advisory to our senior leaders, maintain our expertise and tech-base, and provide professional development and mentorship opportunities for our workforce. This Strategic Planner will provide critical administrative and limited technical support for a growing portfolio of analytic capabilities serving various DoD and IC customers within the IS business. The customers range from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Space Force (USSF), and program offices within these various branches of the armed forces. These customers are located throughout the Continental United States (CONUS). This role will directly support the organizational lead engineer, tech center team, direct customer programs, and strategic leadership to enable expert SME support across the portfolio, assist in recruiting and retaining SME expertise, and assist in developing technical strategic plans and growth roadmaps. They will directly interface with the broad range of programs and customers the Tech Center SMEs support. This position is managed from Dayton Ohio, and preferred candidates would be in Dayton, Ohio. However, work can be performed across co-located business sites and hybrid. The pay range for this role is $80-$100 / hour depending on the candidate's unique education, background, and experience levels. This position can support cleared and uncleared applicants. Note that this team does periodic seasonal recruiting and hiring.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Tech Center is a growing and highly flexible matrixed organization. Our team of SMEs and Technical Advisors engage across our portfolio of programs and company. Our team is not limited to working for a single project or task and cover the following expertise areas : Systems Engineering, Structures, Flight Technology, Propulsion & Propulsion Installations, Subsystems, Human Factors / Crew Systems, Diagnostics Systems, Avionics & Integrated Avionics Systems (e.g., Radar, Communications, Navigation, Targeting, Electronic Warfare & Countermeasures, etc.), Electrical Systems, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, Systems Safety, Computer Systems and Software, Maintenance, Armaments, Passenger Safety, Materials, Air Transportability. This position will work in a collaborative role with the organizational technical and program leads to execute various program activities as needed and assigned. Program responsibilities may include :

• Serving as a customer contact for program activities to support and lead program execution.
• Understand and interpret customer requirements to enable execution in partnership with customers.
• Direction, oversight (cost, schedule, etc.), and performance / outcome of all assigned programs.
• Establish milestone schedules and monitoring adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Identify program problems / risks and developing solutions or corrective actions.
• Execute program reviews, bi-weekly status updates, and report on cost, schedule, and performance when applicable.
• Contribute to or complete Monthly Status Reports, Program Management Plan updates, Quarterly Program Reviews, and Scientific and Technical Information submission with the appropriate transmittal documentation.

Other Responsibilities

Other responsibilities will include :

Minimum Qualifications

15+ years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; 13+ years relevant experience with a Master's in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience. Clearance Eligible. Experience leading and influencing multifunctional teams. Collaborative, team-oriented, and able to align business objectives to meet customer needs. Self-Motivator. Successful candidates must be able to work without appreciable direction. Advanced level experience at minimum with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project. Experience in preparing and executing briefings / presentations to senior-level customers and internal executive leadership. Independent thinker with the ability to multitask and strong problem-solving skills within a matrixed organization. Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Requirements

Active TS Clearance. Background in a technical S&T related field, or management experience of diverse technical teams. Experience in using collaborative cloud-based environments for team and project management. PMP Certification or ability to gain PMP certification. Experience running programs for Government and Government Prime contractors.

Why HII

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. 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.