Assistant Programs Manager

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Support the Program Manager with planning, coordination, and execution of contractual requirements for technical support of naval and allied vessels, systems, and ship sustainment infrastructure .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $126,362 - $180,518 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in engineering management, particularly in naval vessel maintenance, repair, and shipyard operations, while effectively coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex program requirements. Proficient in program execution, cost and schedule tracking, and risk management within DoD or Navy environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fifteen Years Engineering Management ExperienceDoD Program ManagementNaval Vessel Maintenance and RepairProject Management Professional (PMP) CertificationSECRET Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Program ExecutionCost/Schedule TrackingRisk ManagementConfiguration ManagementShipyard OperationsContractual ComplianceResource AllocationProcess ImprovementForeign Military Sales (FMS)Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Handling

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem SolvingCoordinationCommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)SECRET Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Naval ProgramsShipbuildingOverhaul EnvironmentsDomestic and International TravelU.S. Government Contracts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Program Manager with planning, coordination, and execution of contractual requirements for technical support of naval and allied vessels, systems, and ship sustainment infrastructure
Oversee portions of daily program operations and compliance with the Statement of Work, cost, schedule, technical, and security requirements
Support management of multidisciplinary engineering, logistics, and shipyard support efforts across CONUS and OCONUS locations
Contribute to establishing program milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
Identify and help resolve program challenges through coordinated resource allocation, process improvements, or recommended contractual adjustments
Provide direct support to the Program Manager
Lead program review sessions covering cost, schedule, and technical performance
Coordinate program requirements across planning stages with subcontractors and direct assigned employees
Proactively resolve program issues
Interface with government customers to ensure program requirements are met
Develop new business or expand services with the customer
Develop mechanisms for monitoring progress and intervention/problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients
Coordinate with CONUS and OCONUS shipyards, OEMs, and subcontractors to support ship alteration, repair, and overhaul work packages
Support configuration management activities documenting the current status of ships, systems, and equipment
Support domestic and international travel requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fifteen (15) years of increasing engineering management responsibility, including at least five (5) years in USG ship or submarine construction or repair/overhaul
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or business-related field
Ability to coordinate domestic and international requirements, several subcontractors, and employees, including lower-level management assigned to the program
Full working knowledge of program procedures and practices
Demonstrated experience managing DoD or Navy programs, including planning, execution, cost/schedule tracking, and risk management
Experience with naval vessel maintenance, repair, overhaul, activation/reactivation, and shipyard work
Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for such clearance
Current passport
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including extended stays in support of overseas customer engagements
Must be able to obtain base access and CAC card
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience is highly desirable
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Experience supporting multi-site or complex naval programs, including shipbuilding/overhaul environments preferred
Experience supporting international customer engagements involving foreign government information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements preferred
A current or active DoD security clearance preferred
May be required to visit a 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth