AUKUS Sustainment Systems & Planning Manager (Canberra, Australia) - 30709
HII Mission Technologies
Virginia Beach, VA · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Requisition Number: 30709
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior
Employee Referral Amount: $5,500.00
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.
Summary
HII - Australia is seeking a Sustainment Systems & Planning Manager to join the team!
This opportunity will be based out of Canberra, Australia . As the Sustainment Systems and Planning Manager you will provide integrated planning and scheduling capability that aligns operational demand, engineering constraints, and sustainment delivery across the enterprise and partner organisations.
What You Will Do
Develop and manage integrated master schedules (FCD, LOTE, fleet operations).
Align maintenance planning with operational demand and engineering constraints.
Integrate ILS frameworks and support systems across partners.
Implement repeatable planning processes aligned to US/UK models.
Enable data-driven decision-making and performance reporting.
What You Must Have
Must have 8+ years in Sustainment Planning, Scheduling, and/or Integrated Logistics Support.
Experience building and managing:
Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
Multi-stakeholder planning frameworks.
Working knowledge of US submarine sustainment processes, preferably SSN/VCS.
Experience integrating:
Engineering constraints.
Operational demand.
Maintenance schedules.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision support capability.
Must have had an Active Secret Clearance (or higher) within the last two years.
8 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant experience.
Bonus Points For...
Experience within NAVSEA planning systems or submarine program offices.
Familiarity with ILS frameworks (LSA, provisioning, maintenance planning) in US DoD context.
Prior work with CSS or TYCOM Maintenance organizations, shipyards, SUPSHIP, or intermediate maintenance activities.
Prior Shipyard Engineer, Super-JO, Project Superintendent, STE, EDMC, or 3MC.
Experience deploying repeatable planning models across organisations.
Proficiency in advanced planning tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, or equivalent enterprise systems).
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Physical Requirements
May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.
Benefits 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.
Anticipated Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00
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.