Technical Program Manager - Mid to Senior - Top Secret Clearance - Dayton/WPAFB - 30670

About the position

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies Division (HII-MT), is seeking mid-to-senior-level program management professionals for its Developmental Engineering team. The role contributes to managing cost, schedule, and performance across complex programs, working independently and with guidance from senior program managers. Responsibilities span the full program lifecycle and include coordinating external partners to align work with project objectives and deliver advanced capabilities. The position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio, within commuting distance of Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside. Candidates will be evaluated at the appropriate level based on education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Manage overall program execution to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to required performance specifications.Track milestones and deliverables and develop, maintain, and manage program schedules, mitigating scheduling risks.Lead integrated multidisciplinary technical teams, serve as a primary point of contact, and resolve roadblocks to team progress.Coordinate with internal groups to ensure compliance with relevant requirements.Communicate with mission partners and stakeholders to scope efforts and facilitate technical information exchanges.Monitor and control program costs, provide financial reporting, and implement corrective actions as needed.Oversee program performance to ensure technical requirements and objectives are met.Identify, analyze, and mitigate program risks and issues.Lead or support preparation of SOOs, SOWs, and other contract-related documents for external vendors or government customers.Direct external partners and ensure their performance aligns with applicable SOOs, SOWs, and program goals.Serve as the primary vendor communications contact, including for technical interchange meetings and finance, contract, or technical issue resolution.Prepare and present program status reports and reviews to senior leadership and customers.Plan and manage logistics, transportation, and delivery of assets to external locations.Maintain and organize system-development documentation to meet security and information assurance requirements.Requirements

Mid-level: 4 years of relevant progressive experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; 2 years with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of relevant progressive experience.Senior: 6 years of relevant progressive experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; 4 years with a master's degree in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant progressive experience.Professional experience or background in program or project management.Technical aptitude gained through engineering projects in relevant disciplines such as RF engineering, cybersecurity, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or IT systems.Previous experience working as an engineer in a relevant discipline; senior candidates must have contributed to a design project in that capacity.Ability and willingness to learn and apply technical topics relevant to the project; senior candidates must be able to master new topics quickly.Ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve conflicts, and implement solutions efficiently.Exposure to or experience managing cost, schedule, and performance for technical programs.Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to interact positively with others; senior candidates also need leadership and interpersonal skills and confidence addressing conflict in support of project success.Willingness to learn and use project management tools such as MS Project and MS Excel; senior candidates must be proficient with these tools.Top Secret security clearance required at start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with enhanced security checks.Nice-to-haves

Understanding or experience with risk management concepts and practices.Exposure to maintaining technical documentation for security, IT, or information assurance requirements; demonstrated experience is required at the senior level.Exposure to authority to operate (ATO) processes for systems operating in a classified environment; familiarity is required at the senior level.Interest in learning to manage external vendor and subcontractor relationships; exposure to overseeing vendor or subcontractor performance against an SOO or SOW is specified for senior candidates.Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan choicesWellness resourcesEmployee assistance programsSavings Plan Options (401(k))Financial planning toolsLife insuranceEmployee discountsPaid holidays and paid time offTuition reimbursementEarly childhood and post-secondary education scholarshipsBonus or other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions