CEMAT Programs Manager

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Manage profit and loss for complex programs and provide comprehensive program management oversight across planning and execution .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $126,362 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive program management and technical oversight capabilities, particularly in U.S. Navy shipboard maintenance and repair. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex maintenance projects, and develop strong customer relationships within the Navy maintenance enterprise.

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Program ManagementAircraft Carrier MaintenanceTechnical OversightFinancial ManagementQuality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementMaintenance ManagementEngineeringResource PlanningSchedulingCost/Schedule PerformanceTroubleshootingSystem RestorationProject ExecutionContractual Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam CoordinationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPDAWIA/Back to Basics CredentialsDepartment of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

U.S. NavyShipboard MaintenanceAircraft CarrierNaval ShipyardsTYCOMsRMCsCNO AvailabilitiesDepot Level MaintenanceIndustrial Work SafetyGeographically Dispersed Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage profit and loss for complex programs and provide comprehensive program management oversight across planning and execution
Direct all phases of assigned programs from inception through completion
Coordinate program and maintenance requirements with employees, subcontractors, Government personnel, ship’s force, and supporting organizations
Serve as primary customer contact and lead program review sessions
Develop customer relationships with fleet stakeholders, understand requirements, address emerging needs, and improve program performance
Develop new business opportunities and expand services with existing customers
Establish program milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
Identify and resolve resource, schedule, technical, maintenance, and contractual issues
Direct employees assigned to the program to ensure alignment with objectives and standards
Lead and oversee complex aircraft carrier maintenance efforts aboard ship, at Navy maintenance facilities, and at other fleet locations
Lead cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams supporting carrier maintenance planning and execution
Integrate competing maintenance priorities and resource demands into executable solutions supporting fleet operations and customer timelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 years relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with a Master’s degree in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience
Demonstrated experience in program management, engineering, maintenance management, or technical oversight of U.S. Navy shipboard maintenance and repair
Strong knowledge of aircraft carrier departmental operations and the Navy maintenance enterprise, including ship’s force, TYCOMs, RMCs, Naval Shipyards, and other supporting maintenance organizations
At least 10 years combined experience in program management, engineering, technical oversight, maintenance management, and/or shipboard maintenance and repair
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting aircraft carrier maintenance or repair in program management, engineering, or maintenance management roles
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in shipboard maintenance and repair, including planning, troubleshooting, work execution, testing, quality assurance, and system/equipment restoration
Proven ability to plan and execute complex maintenance projects involving financial management, resource planning, scheduling, forecasting, and cost/schedule performance
Experience interfacing directly with Government technical and contractual customers to report status, resolve execution issues, manage evolving requirements, and support contractual changes
Detailed understanding of quality and safety requirements for industrial work in ship repair and shipboard maintenance environments
Ability to coordinate requirements and execution across geographically dispersed teams and locations
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance and a Common Access Card (CAC)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred: 15 years of progressive experience in Navy maintenance, engineering, technical, or program management roles
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Business, Program Management, or a related technical discipline
Preferred: Experience across multiple CVN classes, maintenance activities, geographic locations, or availability types
Preferred: Experience planning or executing CNO availabilities, depot level maintenance periods, or comparable Navy ship maintenance projects
Preferred: PMP, DAWIA/Back to Basics credentials, or equivalent certification
Current DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher 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