PRESS Operations Lead (Mgr Programs 3)

Requisition Number: 26287 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $143,088.00 - $175,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Management HI

 

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

 

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.

 

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Summary

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Program Manager to support United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM). The Program Manager will work closely with USAFRICOM, its component commands, CJTF-HOA, SOCAFRICA, and other strategic and operational partners with dedicated PR/CASEVAC capabilities for the Personnel Recovery Enterprise Services and Support (PRESS) task order. The Program Manager's responsibilities will include being HII’s liaison for Government personnel in deployed locations and serving as the single point of contact for all deployed aircraft operations inclusive of ground operations, managing HII rotating personnel, in-and-out processes of contractor personnel, accountable for all mission planning and reporting, and be the final authority for HII’s approval for mission support. The Operations Program Manager will work directly with the HII Director of this program to ensure on-time delivery of all tasks and deliverables while remaining compliant to Task Order (TO) scope and approved budget.

This role will require travel to Africa. 
 

What You Will Do

• Support USAFRICOM by supervising and directing the daily activities of the deployed contract team including operations, maintenance, sustainment, and all life support.
• Manage a deployed team of contractor personnel working directly in support of USAFRICOM and SOCAFRICA with 24 hours per day / 7 day per week (24/7) dedicated rotary-wing (RW) and fixed-wing (FW) aircraft, and paramedic-level patient care for PR/CASEVAC services. You will travel to and operate in high-risk countries in the USAFRICOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Provide overall on-site operational leadership and guidance for all contractor personnel assigned to the TO, including assigning tasks to contractor personnel, supervising ongoing technical efforts, and managing overall TO performance.
• Serve as the HII’s primary point of contact for all TO-related deployed on-site activities and support.
• Manage relationships and expectations of the USAFRICOM client, other industry mission partners, and all supporting contractor personnel.
• Evaluate the progression of project milestones and budget and any necessary TO modifications to ensure mission success, service quality, and schedule/budget compliance.
• Regularly engage with key government stakeholders.
• Responsible for all TO deliverables from developing mission reports to monthly status reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.
• 5 years of experience managing operations, maintenance, and logistics of deployed aircraft for aviation special operations forces.
• 10 years of experience supporting rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft.
• 10+ years experience managing and coordinating recovery services in hostile and non-hostile environments.
• Possess