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SEMAT Programs Manager - 28181

Mission Technologies, a division of HII
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
Requisition Number: 28181

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $108,000.00 - $111,272.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Management

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies

HII’s Leadership Capability Framework Outlines The Core Capabilities Expected Of All Leaders Across Mission Technologies. Leaders Are Accountable For Demonstrating Strength In

  • 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.

Summary

Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! We are seeking a Program Manager for the Surface Engineering Maintenance Assist Team (SEMAT) tasks to include HM&E and Combat Systems. The Program Manager will be responsible for interfacing with customers, managing schedule, costs (Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Completion (ETC), and technical performance. The selected candidate will prepare deliverables, manage subcontractor employees for prime contractor, and provide work direction to staff. Also, this person will provide a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks and reports. Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management. This is a full-time position located in San Diego, CA.

What You Will Do

  • Prepare monthly customer deliverables, financial reports, and communicate regularly with the Technical Advisor (TA) and Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) for each program.
  • Responsible for administering contract and task order Statements of Work (SOWs) and ensuring compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) related to customer contracts.
  • Be the Hiring manager for all assigned programs to include: generating new job requisitions, screening job candidates, conducting job interviews, and recommending candidates for hire.
  • Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing schedule, costs (Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Completion (ETC), and technical performance.
  • Prepare deliverables, manage subcontractor employees for prime contractor, and provide work direction to staff.
  • Provide a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks and reports.
  • Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management.

What You Must Have

  • Must have experience managing costs, schedules, and technical performance on government contracts.
  • Must have experience operating, maintaining, and supervising HM&E and/or combat systems equipment onboard U.S. Navy surface ships.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain base access.
  • 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.

Bonus Points For

  • Experienced Program managers preferred.
  • A current, valid DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.
  • Experience as a Combat Systems surface ships Program Manager for Navy contracts and delivery orders.

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipyard environment.

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.

Salary : $108,000 - $111,272

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