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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.

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To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 Summary This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD Skillbridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD Skillbridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership.

HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII. Objective The SkillBridge intern will train as a Project Manager - C2 SME, supporting HII Mission Technologies’ Distributed Training Operations Center (DTOC) contract and related business areas. Under the supervision of HII Program Managers, Capture Managers, and technical leads, the intern will gain hands‑on experience in: -Program management processes -Contract execution and performance tracking -Capture and proposal development -Business development workflows -DTOC mission understanding and customer environment -Cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, training, and PMO teams All work products will be reviewed, validated, and released exclusively by HII employees to ensure full compliance with DoD SkillBridge and representation restrictions.

Desired End State (3‑Month Target) At the end of this training, the intern will learn: Program Management Foundations -Understand HII’s PM frameworks, contract structures, and execution processes -Assist with schedule reviews, risk tracking, action item management, and PM artifacts -Support internal PMO coordination and cross‑functional workflows Business Development & Capture -Learn HII’s BD lifecycle, capture strategy, and proposal development processes -Assist with market research, competitor analysis, and opportunity shaping -Participate in color‑team reviews (internal only) and proposal preparation tasks DTOC Contract Familiarization -Understand the mission, scope, and operational environment of the DTOC in Des Moines, IA -Support internal DTOC‑related planning, documentation, and readiness activities -Translate C2 operational experience into program insights and training recommendations Professional Readiness -Strengthen communication, documentation, and PM discipline -Prepare for transition into Program Management, Capture, or C2‑related industry roles HII Mission Technologies will benefit from the intern’s operational insight, maintenance expertise, and disciplined approach to technical data accuracy and sustainment readiness. Assumptions / Restrictions -SkillBridge interns do not represent HII to DoD or Government customers -All work performed is training only and reviewed, validated, and released solely by HII employees -Training will be conducted remotely or from an HII office, not on military installations -Interns may participate in real PM/BD tasks as long as: They do not perform billable work They do not independently deliver products to customers They do not act as HII representatives All customer interactions occur through HII employees only Program of Instruction Phase 1 – Foundations, DTOC Orientation and PM Fundamentals (Weeks 1–4) Week 1: Orientation and Program Overview -HII orientation and DTOC mission overview -Review SkillBridge compliance -Introduce PMO structure, contract scope, and workflows -Overview of PM artifacts (schedules, risks, action logs, deliverables) Week 2: DTOC Mission and Contract Understanding -Study DTOC mission and customer environment -Review contract structure and key deliverables -Intro to reporting, metrics, and PM dashboards -Begin supervised PM documentation reviews Week 3: PM Tools and Internal Coordination -Learn PM tools (Teams, SharePoint, Jira, MS Project) -Support schedule reviews and milestone tracking -Assist with meetings and action item management -Participate in PMO discussions on risk and performance Week 4: Business Development Foundations -Intro to BD lifecycle and pipeline management -Review capture processes and competitive analysis -Assist with BD research and shaping tasks -Participate in BD and capture meetings Phase 2 – Capture, Proposal Development and Program Execution (Weeks 5–8) Week 5: Capture Strategy and Market Research -Support capture planning -Assist with market research and competitor analysis -Participate in capture strategy discussions Week 6: Proposal Development and Color Team Prep -Learn proposal structure and compliance basics -Assist with proposal inputs and draft sections -Support color team preparation and reviews Week 7: Program Execution and Performance Tracking -Assist with PM reviews and reporting -Support risk management and issue tracking -Participate in PM syncs and internal reviews Week 8: DTOC Focused PM Support -Support DTOC planning and documentation -Assist coordination across PM, engineering, and training -Review DTOC workflows and performance requirements Phase 3 – Advanced PM Integration and Capstone (Weeks 9–12) Week 9: Advanced PM and BD Integration -Assist with schedule refinement and risk analysis -Support BD integration for upcoming opportunities -Participate in strategy and planning sessions Week 10: Cross Functional Collaboration -Work with PMs, engineers, trainers, and BD staff -Participate in coordination meetings -Support updates to PM artifacts and DTOC documentation Week 11: Complex PM Tasks and Contract Integration -Assist with cost tracking (internal only) and staffing plans -Integrate C2 insights into PM and BD products -Conduct final quality checks on training materials Week 12: Capstone, Evaluation and Transition -Complete a capstone on a PM artifact or DTOC document -Present findings to HII mentors -Participate in transition coaching and final evaluation Additional Goals -Build internal PM/BD/DTOC relationships -Gain exposure to HII Mission Technologies -Strengthen readiness for PM, Capture, or C2 industry roles Minimum Qualifications Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty US military service.

Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction. Minimum 3 years of experience conducting training in a DMO environment Current or previous Senior Director, MCC, ABM, or Weapons Director C2 Instructor qualification required Minimum 5 years operational C2 experience Ability to train remotely using HII‑approved systems and collaboration tools Preferred Requirements Weapons School graduate Experience with AOC/CRC/AWACS/JSTARS/BMC2 operations Experience developing training materials, mission planning, or scenario design Bachelor’s degree in management, operations, engineering, or related field Physical Requirements Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction. 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.

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