Key skills
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About this role
Requisition Number: 29141
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $115,198.00 - $175,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Senior 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.
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Summary:
Summary:
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Program Protection & Technology Security Advisor to support the Anti‑Tamper Executive Agent (ATEA) at the Pentagon. This senior‑level role leads enterprise‑wide technology protection, exportability, and critical program information (CPI) strategy, contributing to policy development and protection planning that safeguard critical DoD technologies across major programs.
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What You Will Do:
• Support DoD technology protection and program‑protection efforts, including policy development, exportability guidance, and enterprise‑wide technology security planning for the AT Executive Agent.
• Advise senior DoD leadership and the broader technology protection / Program Protection Enterprise on integrating CPI, exportability, and acquisition‑security policy with evolving technology release processes.
• Provide guidance on implementing exportability strategies related to:
– New and updated Executive Orders
– Updated OSD (Research & Engineering) Program Protection & CPI policy (DoDI 5000.83)
– Updated OSD (Acquisition & Sustainment) acquisition processes including Defense Exportability Features (DoDI 5000.85)
• Advise on CPI requirements, technology protection modernization efforts, compliance with DoD policy, and enterprise integration under DoDD 5200.47E.
• Conduct CPI evaluations for non‑program‑of‑record efforts.
• Support horizontal protection and cross‑program technology‑security analyses to identify vulnerabilities in accordance with DoDI 5230.28.
• Develop program protection documentation, risk assessments, white papers, technical reports, and executive‑level briefings for senior leadership.
• Advise on identification, classification, and protection of CPI across RDT&E programs in accordance with DoDI 5200.39 and other governing policies.
What We're Looking For:
• 9 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s; 7 years with a Master’s; 4 years with a PhD/JD; or 13 years with a HS diploma.
• U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI and SAP eligibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology protection, program protection, CPI identification, and DoD acquisition processes.
• Strong knowledge of technology security policy (including Anti‑Tamper), threat analysis, counterintelligence principles, cryptographic/communications security, and technology maturity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across diverse organizations.
• Ability to synthesize complex problems into clear, actionable recommendations.
Preferred Experience:
• Experience in defense, intelligence, acquisition, program protection, or related fields.
• DAWIA certifications in Program Management, Engineering, or Test & Evaluation.
• Prior support to technology protection, Program Protection, Anti‑Tamper, Executive Agent offices, or major defense acquisition programs.
• Experience with multiple Service acquisition processes and technology protection / exportability strategies.
• Experience with Red/Blue Team analysis, especially related to exportability or national strategy.
• Relevant professional certifications (PMP, CISSP, CEH, GIAC, CAP, etc.).
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales and international technology security, program protection, CPI, acquisition, or export licensing
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.