Program Manager (SkillBridge Intern) - 29716

Summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, delivers defense technologies and all-domain operational solutions for government and commercial customers. The SkillBridge intern will train as an All Domain Operations Program Manager, learning program management principles, government contracting, operational functions, and program/project management responsibilities. The role includes supporting special projects and developing skills in schedule, cost, technical performance, risk, and resource management.

Responsibilities

• At the end of four months, the intern will be able to describe core functions of program management, have a basic knowledge of software technologies, government contracting procedures, managing program operations to ensure production schedules are met, system resources are utilized efficiently and effectively, and proper relationships are established between customers
• The intern will gain a functional understanding of schedule, performance, and risk identification / mitigation on initiatives including but not limited to systems, tools, equipment, software, facilities and other activities
• The intern will be oriented to profit and loss of a large complex program
• The intern will be trained on all phases of programs from inception through completion
• The intern will support a program contained at one primary geographic location however covering remote locations and multiple business functions and employees directly assigned to program
• The intern will be trained on processes to track cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs
• HII Mission Technologies will benefit from the military and experiential background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience
• Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization
• Week 2: Intro to Program Management, Operations, Annual Operating Plans, and business development
• Week 3: Intro to primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Week 4: Intro to program milestones and monitoring adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
• Week 5: Intro to work of employees including management level assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas
• Week 6: Project Management Institute resources, research, and PMBOK training for PMP certification exam
• Week 7: Review of HII Mission Technologies portfolio - C5 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C5ISR), and cyber; secure enterprise IT engineering and operations; military training and simulation; logistics management and integrated product support; and fleet maintenance, modernization, repair and sustainment
• Week 8: Coordinate resolutions to production-related problems
• Week 9: Managing required manpower support levels throughout the period of performance of the task order
• Week 10: HII Mission Technologies existing FEDSIM, IAC MAC contract vehicles, available ceilings for additional revenue generation, and how DoD customers use these pathways to pay for services and products
• Week 11: How Operations interacts and supports Growth elements – Business Development, Capture Management, and Proposals
• Week 12: Standardization practices across various business groups, process options to suit specific needs, and preventing project failures
• Week 13: Review of previous 12 weeks and conclusion of internship
• Networking and introductions to senior leadership withing the All Domain Operations (ADO) Business Group

Skills

• Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service
• Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty service
• Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction
• Transitioning US military service member with program/project experience and technical background
• Commitment to learning HII standards and skills in Program and Project Management
• Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction
• 10-15+ years of Program Management experience
• PMP/PMI certification
• DAWIA Level 3 certification

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service
• Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty service
• Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction
• Transitioning US military service member with program/project experience and technical background
• Commitment to learning HII standards and skills in Program and Project Management
• Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction

Nice to Haves

• 10-15+ years of Program Management experience
• PMP/PMI certification
• DAWIA Level 3 certification

Benefits

• The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership.
• Training Location: Remote
• 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
• 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.
• Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career