{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"49a46e6eb7cbaff022fdf9c8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49a46e6eb7cbaff022fdf9c8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49a46e6eb7cbaff022fdf9c8","title":"Program Manager","description":"Date: Sep 9, 2026\n\nLocation: Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States\n\n#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }\n\nCompany: HII's Mission Technologies division\n\nRequisition Number: 30200\n\nRequired Travel: 0 - 10%\n\nEmployment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt\n\nAnticipated Salary Range: $164,552.00 - $225,000.00\n\nSecurity Clearance: Secret\n\nLevel of Experience: Senior\n\nThis opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.\n\nHII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.\n\nLeadership at HII – Mission Technologies\nHII’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:\n\nKnow & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.\nBuild Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.\nTake Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.\nCustomer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.\nShape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.\nAct with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.\n\nThese capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission\n\nJob Description\n\nHII - Mission Technologies has a need for a Program Manager to lead a C-UAS program focused on delivering effective, adaptable solutions that meet federal mission needs across diverse operational environments.\n\nIn this role, the PM drives strong coordination with federal agencies and components and industry partners, ensuring smooth integration, shared objectives, and collaborative ecosystem development. The PM oversees efforts to enhance system readiness, support rapid evaluation cycles, and tailor solutions for a wide range of federal government missions. The PM will guide multidisciplinary teams, steward resources, manage risk, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders to ensure thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and timely delivery.\n\nThrough strategic leadership, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to working well across government and industry, the PM enables the development, assessment, and transition of capabilities that strengthen security, support operators, and meet evolving homeland protection needs.\n\nThis role is open to candidates residing in the National Capital Region (NCR).\n\nEssential Job Responsibilities\nBuild strong, consistent engagement with federal government agencies and stakeholders to ensure alignment, partnership, and shared mission outcomes.\nLeverage modern evaluation methods and analytical tools to improve program understanding, reduce uncertainty, and support informed decision‑making.\nLead and empower multidisciplinary teams and experts to deliver high‑quality results across all core mission areas.\nGuide the advancement of emerging solutions and technologies to ensure they can be transitioned efficiently into operational use.\nShape offerings that meet the varied needs of federal mission environments, from border and maritime operations to airport security and critical infrastructure protection.\nEnsure testing and evaluation activities are well‑planned, efficient, and aligned with agency priorities for timely insights and program responsiveness.\nPromote a flexible and collaborative integration approach that supports open system architectures and long‑term adaptability.\nStrengthen enterprise interoperability by ensuring systems, partners, and vendors work together effectively within a unified ecosystem.\nProvide strategic leadership over program execution, resource planning, and delivery of high‑impact outcomes.\nSet clear strategies, schedules, and management plans that support efficient operations and proactive risk management.\nOversee cross‑site technical teams engaged in research, prototyping, integration, and evaluation activities.\nMaintain strong relationships with federal customers and mission partners through clear communication and effective coordination.\nLead program reviews and stakeholder engagements to maintain alignment, transparency, and forward progress.\nSupport the timely transition of new capabilities into customer environments to address evolving mission needs.\nOversee engineering, integration, and evaluation work to ensure disciplined execution and alignment with program goals.\nEnsure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and security requirements across program activities.\nMonitor performance, assess progress, and address program risks to maintain operational momentum.\nMentor and develop staff across multiple locations to support strong team performance and professional growth.\nDirect program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management, to ensure responsible and effective resource use.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.\n10–15+ years leading complex federal R&D, prototyping, or technical programs, with demonstrated experience delivering mission‑focused outcomes.\nHands‑on experience with CUAS test and evaluation activities, including planning, executing, and assessing field tests across varied operational environments.\nStrong background in research, development, and maturation of emerging technologies, including transitioning lower‑ and mid‑TRL capabilities toward operational readiness.\nProven leadership of multidisciplinary teams working across sensing, mitigation, command‑and‑control, and system integration disciplines.\nExperience supporting related advanced technology programs.\nExperienced in coordinating efforts among diverse vendors and stakeholders to ensure consistent integration, shared priorities, and program cohesion.\nEffective communicator with a track record of briefing senior government stakeholders and coordinating across DHS, DoW, DOE, DOJ, or other federal organizations.\nAbility to collaborate across government, industry, and vendor partners to support integrated, vendor‑agnostic solutions.\nActive Secret clearance.\nPMP or equivalent program management certification.\nPreferred Requirements\nActive TS/SCI clearance.\nDemonstrated experience guiding research and development activities that translate emerging concepts into practical, mission‑ready solutions.\nStrong track record collaborating with government and industry partners to advance technologies through development, integration, and assessment phases.\nPhysical Requirements\nJob performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.\n\nThe 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.\n\nTogether we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.\nAll 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.\n\nDo You Need Assistance?\nIf 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. 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Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.\n\nHII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.\n\nLeadership at HII – Mission Technologies\nHII’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:\n\nKnow & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.\nBuild Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.\nTake Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.\nCustomer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.\nShape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.\nAct with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.\n\nThese capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission\n\nJob Description\n\nHII - Mission Technologies has a need for a Program Manager to lead a C-UAS program focused on delivering effective, adaptable solutions that meet federal mission needs across diverse operational environments.\n\nIn this role, the PM drives strong coordination with federal agencies and components and industry partners, ensuring smooth integration, shared objectives, and collaborative ecosystem development. The PM oversees efforts to enhance system readiness, support rapid evaluation cycles, and tailor solutions for a wide range of federal government missions. The PM will guide multidisciplinary teams, steward resources, manage risk, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders to ensure thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and timely delivery.\n\nThrough strategic leadership, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to working well across government and industry, the PM enables the development, assessment, and transition of capabilities that strengthen security, support operators, and meet evolving homeland protection needs.\n\nThis role is open to candidates residing in the National Capital Region (NCR).\n\nEssential Job Responsibilities\nBuild strong, consistent engagement with federal government agencies and stakeholders to ensure alignment, partnership, and shared mission outcomes.\nLeverage modern evaluation methods and analytical tools to improve program understanding, reduce uncertainty, and support informed decision‑making.\nLead and empower multidisciplinary teams and experts to deliver high‑quality results across all core mission areas.\nGuide the advancement of emerging solutions and technologies to ensure they can be transitioned efficiently into operational use.\nShape offerings that meet the varied needs of federal mission environments, from border and maritime operations to airport security and critical infrastructure protection.\nEnsure testing and evaluation activities are well‑planned, efficient, and aligned with agency priorities for timely insights and program responsiveness.\nPromote a flexible and collaborative integration approach that supports open system architectures and long‑term adaptability.\nStrengthen enterprise interoperability by ensuring systems, partners, and vendors work together effectively within a unified ecosystem.\nProvide strategic leadership over program execution, resource planning, and delivery of high‑impact outcomes.\nSet clear strategies, schedules, and management plans that support efficient operations and proactive risk management.\nOversee cross‑site technical teams engaged in research, prototyping, integration, and evaluation activities.\nMaintain strong relationships with federal customers and mission partners through clear communication and effective coordination.\nLead program reviews and stakeholder engagements to maintain alignment, transparency, and forward progress.\nSupport the timely transition of new capabilities into customer environments to address evolving mission needs.\nOversee engineering, integration, and evaluation work to ensure disciplined execution and alignment with program goals.\nEnsure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and security requirements across program activities.\nMonitor performance, assess progress, and address program risks to maintain operational momentum.\nMentor and develop staff across multiple locations to support strong team performance and professional growth.\nDirect program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management, to ensure responsible and effective resource use.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.\n10–15+ years leading complex federal R&D, prototyping, or technical programs, with demonstrated experience delivering mission‑focused outcomes.\nHands‑on experience with CUAS test and evaluation activities, including planning, executing, and assessing field tests across varied operational environments.\nStrong background in research, development, and maturation of emerging technologies, including transitioning lower‑ and mid‑TRL capabilities toward operational readiness.\nProven leadership of multidisciplinary teams working across sensing, mitigation, command‑and‑control, and system integration disciplines.\nExperience supporting related advanced technology programs.\nExperienced in coordinating efforts among diverse vendors and stakeholders to ensure consistent integration, shared priorities, and program cohesion.\nEffective communicator with a track record of briefing senior government stakeholders and coordinating across DHS, DoW, DOE, DOJ, or other federal organizations.\nAbility to collaborate across government, industry, and vendor partners to support integrated, vendor‑agnostic solutions.\nActive Secret clearance.\nPMP or equivalent program management certification.\nPreferred Requirements\nActive TS/SCI clearance.\nDemonstrated experience guiding research and development activities that translate emerging concepts into practical, mission‑ready solutions.\nStrong track record collaborating with government and industry partners to advance technologies through development, integration, and assessment phases.\nPhysical Requirements\nJob performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.\n\nThe 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.\n\nTogether we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.\nAll 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.\n\nDo You Need Assistance?\nIf 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.","datePosted":"2026-09-11T11:24:50.970Z","dateModified":"2026-09-11T11:24:50.970Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"HII","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Fairfax Station","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"49a46e6eb7cbaff022fdf9c8"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49a46e6eb7cbaff022fdf9c8"}}