Marine Operations Manager – Site Manager 2

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Lead day-to-day management of HII’s maritime operations, including vessel readiness, crew coordination, and safe operation of manned and unmanned vessels and support craft .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $113,705 - $162,435 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading maritime operations, ensuring vessel readiness, crew coordination, and adherence to safety practices. Proficient in managing budgets, overseeing maintenance, and developing training infrastructure for marine systems and personnel.

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U.S. Coast Guard OUPV Or Masters LicenseMarine Operations LeadershipVessel Readiness ManagementSafety Training And Emergency ProceduresMechanical Aptitude And Hands-On Skills

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Hard Skills

Vessel OperationsCrew CoordinationMaintenance ChecksEquipment StagingLifting/Rigging OperationsMarine ToolingBudget PlanningOperational DisciplineSituational AwarenessGovernment Clearance

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipPerformance EvaluationCoaching And DevelopmentCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ComputersOutlookSpreadsheetsPresentations

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR & First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

Maritime OperationsUnmanned Autonomous SystemsTest-Support EnvironmentsSafety PracticesVessel Safety Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day management of HII’s maritime operations, including vessel readiness, crew coordination, and safe operation of manned and unmanned vessels and support craft
Serve as senior operational authority for company-owned and contracted vessels and support craft
Make decisions regarding launch and recovery, chase/support craft activities, crane/lift operations, and go/no-go decisions
Ensure on-water teams maintain situational awareness and follow safety practices, emergency procedures, and operational discipline
Oversee waterfront facilities, including docks, staging areas, fueling systems, and test-support infrastructure
Oversee annual capital budget for marine operations, vessel and equipment procurements, and subcontractors
Support and conduct sea testing at UxS sites
Manage site workforce to achieve government-directed tasks and schedules
Oversee Operations and Maintenance personnel, including company and subcontractor staff
Coordinate and deconflict operations, systems, and site maintenance with program functional representatives
Oversee start-up, control, and shutdown of equipment according to efficient, economical, and environmental standards
Oversee maintenance, repair, construction, and operation of assigned systems and infrastructure
Assist with site facilities strategy, production workload planning, resource planning, and budget planning
Manage vessel fleet and waterfront equipment readiness through inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and USCG vessel safety checks
Oversee shipyard work, service agreements, and external contractor/vendor work
Ensure vessels, cranes/lifts, and mission-specific systems meet safety, certification, and readiness requirements
Support installation, removal, troubleshooting, and overhaul of marine systems and onboard equipment
Manage movement of personnel, equipment, and test assets between facilities and test locations
Oversee procurement and inventory of parts, consumables, tools, and facility supplies
Coordinate vessel, test-day, crew, and facility scheduling across Engineering, Program Management, and test teams
Maintain operational logs, fuel records, equipment status reports, and readiness documentation
Build training and certification infrastructure for vessel, crane/lift, emergency response, and test-specific operations
Establish safety training and embarkation requirements, including underway safety briefs and drills
Recruit, onboard, schedule, supervise, and develop vessel crews and subcontractors
Establish and enforce a safety-, accountability-, and continuous-improvement-focused operational culture
Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development for assigned personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience
U.S. Coast Guard OUPV or Masters License (or equivalent USCG/USN rating)
CPR & First Aid Certification
Ability to work in demanding marine environments, lift 50+ lbs, and operate heavy equipment or machinery as needed
Extensive experience leading marine operations in high-tempo or test-support environments
Comfortable operating vessels from small craft to approximately 70 feet
Proficient with computers, Outlook, and basic spreadsheets and presentations
Mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills with vessel systems, maintenance checks, equipment staging, lifting/rigging operations, and marine tooling
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance
Ability to recruit, onboard, schedule, supervise, and develop vessel crews and subcontractors
Experience supervising crews, conducting hiring, and managing personnel performance is a bonus
Familiarity with unmanned autonomous systems is a bonus
Experience with vessel operators and support contractors local to the Pocasset, MA and Virginia Beach, VA areas is a bonus

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
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood education scholarships
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