FLEET SUPPORT OFF-SITE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Fleet Support Off-Site Program Director

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding. With more than 25,000 employees including third-, fourth-, and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Directs and oversees all programmatic activities related to maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle management of submarines and aircraft carriers across multiple naval facilities. Responsible for the safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance of the program. Participates in the negotiations for both planning and execution contracts and ensures contract changes are incorporated during the availability. Coordinates the preparation of labor and business plans, operating budgets and facility utilization plans. Acts as primary customer contact for the program activities, leading program review sessions with the customer (PMS 312, PMS 401, NAVSEA 08, SUPSHIP-NN, Ship's force, AIRLANT and NRRO) to discuss safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance. Leads the Program Office which sets the set standards for project management, scheduling, cost control, risk management and performance measurement. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems / opportunities and obtains solutions, via use of Risk Management program (EROMS). Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 10 years of applicable, progressive professional and / or supervisory work experience OR a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and 8 years of relevant work experience.

Nice to Have

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills across military and civilian stakeholders
• Ability to manage numerous complex projects simultaneously and deliver under tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; adept at handling ambiguity

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. HII's diverse 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. Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including : medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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 e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.