What are the responsibilities and job description for the ORTA Program Assistant (Project Management Analyst 1) position at HII?
Date: Dec 20, 2024
Location: Port Hueneme, CA, California, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 21811
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $52,532.00 - $75,046.00
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Level of Experience: Entry Level
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Global Security comprises live, virtual, constructive training and range systems, services and operations; fleet maintenance, repair, operations and sustainment; nuclear; and international. 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.
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
Job Description
Supports the Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) that connects the technical departments with internal and external customers to sustain and grow the number of fielded technologies produced by NSWC PHD. The overarching goal is to contribute to the success of the NSWC PHD Strategic Plan with a focus on increasing the number of technologies transferred to commercially available systems or transitioned to DoD fielded systems. The ORTA manages relationships with non-federal partners, including academia and industry; negotiates and establishes partnering agreement terms; remains significantly engaged with partnering oversight; keeps management apprised of partnership status, issues any significant changes; informs the private sector of Command capabilities/facilities and informs the Command of partner capabilities/facilities; and serve as the primary face to industry partners for licensing opportunities. In addition, the ORTA serves as Project Manager for NSWC PHD’s Small Business Innovative Research Program managing relationships between Government sponsors, Technical Point of Contact, and Small Business performers; facilitates communication among all parties and the establishment of appropriate contracting mechanisms when necessary, keeps management apprised of program status, issues and significant changes; and serves as primary fac to industry and academic partners for collaboration partner for collaboration opportunities across the Command’s mission space for the proposed of Research and Development (R&D), Prototype Projects, and transition to fielding or transfer to commercialization.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and engineering leads
- Reviews status of projects and budgets
- Manages schedules and prepares status reports.
- Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
- Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, engineering leads, and clients.
Minimum Qualifications
- 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
- Must have excellent customer service skills, interpersonal skills and professional oral and written communication skills.
- Must have creative problem-solving skills.
- Active security clearance (minimum Secret) with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI with enhanced security checks (CI poly preferred)
- Proficient knowledge in the use of Personal Computers (PCs) and Office 365 environment and data entry software.
Preferred Requirements
- Preferred 2 years experience in project/program management in DoD industry
- Active Top Secret clearance
Physical Requirements
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.
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.
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 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.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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 : $52,532 - $75,046
