PROGRAM MANAGER-UK INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES at Huntington Ingalls in Newport News, Virginia

Job Description:

Req ID: 40920
Team: K38 Advanced Submarine Programs
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes - Interim Clearance Required To Start



Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.




The Role



Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled. Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks. Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines. Manages a segment of a program or a function. Responsible for the direct supervision/management of the staff. Responsible for providing objective-oriented direction to subordinates utilizing management guidelines & general policies. Program Manager responsibilities include: planning and program performance addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of a work package, subsystem, or related group of work packages on a large system development-type contract or full responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a large delivery order or mid-size technical services-type contract.


This position is for a Program Manager to manage the efforts of a multi-disciplined group of engineering, design, planning, construction and test personnel working with United Kingdom personnel to consult on UK design/build and test their Next Generation Nuclear Propulsion Plant (NGNPP), and AUKUS, for the UK Submarine programs. The Program Manager is responsible for managing the US NNS office located at Newport News Shipbuilding, and coordinating efforts with the UK Program Office. This role requires significant interaction with senior level Naval Reactors, PEO I&A, UK Ministry of Defence, NNL, Rolls-Royce (RR) and BAE personnel, and integration between all parties. The Program Manager will work with BAE and MoD senior personnel to tailor US support as the needs change during the design to build progression, and as BAE enters into the concept phase for future submarine capability. Specific job requirements include providing program and technical oversite, ensuring compliance with the 1958 Mutual Defense Agreement, and Foreign Military Sales, assist with NNS Embedment oversite (UK). Additional responsibilities include continual advocacy of the Design/Build/Sustain process, identification of best practices, promotion of US lessons learned, facilitation of the integration of the shipbuilder (BAE) and the reactor plant prime contractor (RR), coordination of reach-back requests to the US, coordination of workshops and consultations and advise BAE and MoD of potential risks and challenges with mitigating recommendations.




Must Have



Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's Degree and 4 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Nice to Have



Bachelor Degree of Engineering or equivalent technical degree
Candidate should possess a strong understanding of concurrent Submarine build engineering techniques associated with the Design/Build/Sustain process
A minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in leading, supervising, motivating and developing people
Previous experience in an international program or other off-site facilities/programs
Previous experience in the startup of a new submarine program development effort
Previous experience with working with Naval Reactors and PEO I&A
Establish and maintain effective customer relations
Understand and navigate cultural differences
Motivate others to seek improvements and change processes



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. HII's diverse 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.


Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.



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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.



Do You Need Assistance?

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