Date:
Sep 2, 2026
Location:
Pocasset, MA, Massachusetts, United States #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }
Company:
HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number:
30091
Required Travel:
26
Employment Type:
Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range:
$180,671.00
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Security Clearance:
Secret Level of Experience:
Management This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Leadership at HII
- Mission Technologies HII's Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams: Know & Grow Your People
- Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment. Build Relationships
- Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships. Take Ownership
- Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results. Customer First
- Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners. Shape the Future
- Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities. Act with Urgency
- Make informed decisions and move with purpose.
These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies. Come Join HII!! Where hard stuff is done right!! As the Director of Programs 2, you will: Responsible for the overall P&L management of the UUV business area. Maintains a strong customer-centric and employee-focused culture based upon trust. Executes UUV business pipeline in collaboration with Unmanned Systems functional managers. Expands and grow pipeline in collaboration with the Business Development organization. Makes strategic recommendations on the direction for the UUV business and execute strategic objectives. Develops and lead a high-performing team, including those matrixed from functional areas that is focused on rapidly bringing innovation, product delivery and the best possible support to customers. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. What you will be doing.. Sets and drives strategy. Sets overall budget schedules. Ensures performance standards are realistic and attainable. Participates with other top management in establishing and ensuring the implementation of policies and strategies for the company. Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to companywide policies. Responsible for the successful operation of activities that have significant consequence to the organization. Accountable for ensuring that overall budgets, schedules, and performance standards are met. Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. What we are looking for.. 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; or 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field. Must have UUV Senior Program Managment experience Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a goverment clearance #LI-MH1 The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense
- the data evolution
- by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers.
Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 HII is more than a job
- it's an opportunity to build a new future.
We offer competitive benefits such as 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; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. 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. Our 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. 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. 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
