AUKUS Deputy Director - Lead Sustainment Advisor (Canberra, Australia) - 30677

Requisition Number: 30677

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Management

Employee Referral Amount: $10,000.00

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.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

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.

Job Description

HII is seeking a Deputy Director - Lead Sustainment Advisor that will act as the senior integrator and principal advisor, providing enterprise-level guidance and ensuring coherent sustainment outcomes across divisions, governance structures, and partner interfaces. This role will be located in Canberra, Australia.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Advise on enterprise sustainment strategy and governance alignment

Integrate across divisions to resolve cross-boundary issues and priorities

Support transition execution, maintaining availability during authority consolidation

Align sustainment approaches with US/UK practices and nuclear standards

Define decision frameworks and escalation pathways.

Minimum Qualifications

Client requirements: 15+ years in defence sustainment, nuclear enterprise, or complex system lifecycle management

Direct experience with US Navy SSN sustainment, preferably Virginia-class (VCS) or equivalent nuclear submarine programs

Demonstrated experience at enterprise integration level (multiple organisations, authorities, or nations)

Deep understanding of:

Naval sustainment frameworks (NAVSEA, USN lifecycle constructs)

Nuclear stewardship, certification, and assurance environments

Proven ability to operate at senior executive / flag-level advisory interface

Experience defining governance models, decision frameworks, and escalation pathways

Ability to operate in multi-national (US/UK/AUS) environments

Strong communication skills across technical, operational, and executive audiences

Currently based or willing to relocate to Australia

Must have had an Active Secret Clearance (or above) within the last 24 months.

10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant progressive experience.

Preferred Requirements

Prior role within NAVSEA, PMS 450, PMS392, SD/PH/NORVA/Groton Waterfront Maintenance organizations or major US submarine program office

Post-CDR Command or equivalent

Repair Officer experience

Experience bridging US–UK nuclear sustainment models

Background in transition programs or stand-up of new sustainment enterprises

Advanced degree in engineering, systems engineering, or national security

Prior US Navy, NAVSEA, Shipyard (Public or Private) or Submarine Industrial Base experience

Experience supporting enterprise transformation or sustainment modernisation

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Benefits 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.

Anticipated Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00

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.