Senior Program Manager

• Provide senior-level leadership to ensure achievement of performance and financial goals across assigned programs.
• Ensure timely and adequate staffing for all programs, including professional development of assigned personnel.
• Conduct individual performance assessments and succession planning.
• Maintain close contact with customers to make necessary and timely program adjustments.
• Collaborate with all functional departments to ensure customer satisfaction, compliance with corporate policies and standards, and adherence to high ethical standards.
• Develop and guide initiatives that enhance customer value and create clear differentiators from competitors.
• Lead teams and programs while identifying and developing new business opportunities within DoD, aligned with assigned growth targets.
• Ensure thorough preparation and submission of winning proposals for re-compete efforts.
• Support and advise on growth strategy initiatives within HII, with a focus on DoD and USG clientele.
• Identify potential customers, assess their requirements, and tailor strategies to address their needs and challenges.
• Provide insights to support informed decision-making during pursuits, including competitive assessments and pricing-to-win strategies.
• Collaborate with teaming partners and suppliers to strengthen bid team effectiveness and competitiveness.
• Partner with senior leadership to share insights on market trends, competitive intelligence, and strategic opportunities.
• Communicate regular progress updates, status reports, and risk assessments to senior management.
• Personally model HII’s core values: integrity, safety, honesty, engagement, responsibility, and performance.
• Actively promote HII program excellence initiatives within assigned programs.
• Provide rigorous financial and performance oversight for all supporting subcontractors.

Requirements

• 8 years of relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; 6 years with a Master's degree; or 12 years with a High School Diploma or equivalent
• 8 years of relevant progressive experience leading programs or projects
• Strong understanding of the federal contracting and acquisition process
• Exceptional strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate market and customer insights into winning strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners
• Experience participating in proposal development and solutioning sessions
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple initiatives concurrently
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Experience in training system development and fielding.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance. Prior government, active-duty, or equivalent senior acquisition leadership experience; O6/GS-15 equivalent preferred.
• DoD Acquisition Certification: DAWIA Level III in Program Management.
• PMP Certification.

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Hard Skills

• program management
• proposal development
• strategic thinking
• financial oversight
• performance assessment
• training system development
• business development
• competitive assessment
• risk assessment
• customer relationship management

Soft Skills

• leadership
• interpersonal skills
• communication skills
• organizational skills
• detail-oriented
• motivational skills
• collaboration
• customer satisfaction focus
• ethical standards adherence
• strategic insight

Certifications & Qualifications

• DoD Acquisition Certification: DAWIA Level III in Program Management
• PMP Certification