Senior Product Strategy Specialist (Mgr Project Management 2) 29804
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McLean, MD - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition Number:29804
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:$114319.00-$160000.00
Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience:Senior
Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 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 thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies click here for a short video: at HII Mission Technologies
HIIs 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.
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Product Strategy Specialist to support the development of product strategy and investment recommendations across the Mission Technologies division. This role will directly report to the Director of Product Strategy as the second hire in Mission Technologies new Product Strategy function. Working at the intersection of engineering product management sales and executive leadership you will translate warfighter needs mission gaps and acquisition signals into clear product concepts and investmentready business cases.
You will co-develop midtolongterm product roadmaps conduct rigorous investment analyses and shape strategic partnerships across industry government and academia to accelerate product evolution within the division. As an allaround athlete youll toggle between deepdive analyses and executivelevel synthesis tackling ambiguous cross-functional programs that drive highstakes decisions for the portfolio.
This role is a great fit for individuals in strategy and finance roles who are looking to pivot into more productfocused spaces. Youll have direct exposure to highstakes decisions strategic projects and visibility with executive leadership inside the division and across the company as a key part of one of Mission Technologies most strategic initiatives.
Why this role:
Founding team member: Shape a new function from the ground up with high visibility and executive access
Consulting skills product ownership: Blend strategic thinking with tangible product outcomes
Mission impact: Drive national security capabilities that matter
Career growth: As the function scales gain opportunities to build and lead a team
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Lead investment analyses and business cases: Structure and execute rigorous investment analyses for new product initiatives including development and recurring cost models addressable market sizing competitive positioning risk assessment NPV/IRR calculations and strategic alignment. Build and maintain financial models that inform stagegate decisions IR&D/B&P allocation and capital investments.
Translate capability needs into product definitions: Partner with business groups the CGO and CTO/Products and Innovation to distill warfighter needs capability gaps and emerging DoD requirements into clear product definitions MVP scopes and prioritized roadmap inputs aligned with business objectives.
Codevelop product roadmaps: Drive the creation and iteration of midtolongterm product roadmaps for Mission Technologies incorporating market trends technology maturity investment priorities and strategic pivots. Ensure roadmaps are actionable and defensible to executive stakeholders.
Shape portfolio strategy: Recommend portfolio actionsinvest pivot sustain or sunsetgrounded in data financial modeling and clearly articulated assumptions. Present recommendations to division and corporate leadership with supporting analysis and rationale.
Build and execute strategic partnerships: Identify prioritize and help structure partnerships across industry government and academia in coordination with MT executive leadership. Lead stakeholder engagement to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements that advance product strategy and divisional growth objectives.
Enable crossfunctional alignment: Brief group division and corporate executive leadership on product strategy market posture and investment recommendations. Partner with product line managers and business group leaders to embed strategic businesscase thinking into product planning processes.
6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience..
Secret clearance eligible
Technical experience
o Demonstrated ability to build investment cases including addressable market sizing cost modeling (development and recurring) IRR/NPV analysis risk quantification and competitive benchmarking
o Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering product sales finance) on requirements decomposition trade studies feasibility assessments and roadmap prioritization
o Working knowledge of DoD acquisition pathways (Adaptive Acquisition Framework OTA MTA Software Acquisition) and PPBE processes or the ability to rapidly learn
o Familiarity with defense products technologies and industry trends (C5ISR unmanned systems AI/ML applications etc.)
Leadership & Communication
o Strong executive communication skills: Ability to synthesize complex analyses into crisp actionable insights for senior leadership (Csuite Board)
o Proven stakeholder management: Track record of influencing cross-functional teams and navigating complex organizations to drive alignment and decisions
o Comfort with ambiguity: Thrives in fast-paced nascent functions with evolving priorities
o Proficiency in financial modeling (Excel) and executive presentation tools (PowerPoint Tableau etc.)
- MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required
- 6 years of experience in a strategic role preferably with exposure to defense maritime or technology focus areas; 3 years in strategy consulting is preferred
Within 6 months: Lead three to five major investment analyses that inform divisionlevel capital allocation decisions
Within 1 year: Codevelop and coown product strategy roadmaps for a business unit; establish three or more critical strategic partnerships
Ongoing: Be the goto strategist for ambiguous highstakes problems across the division
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.
HII is more than a job - its 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 worlds 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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
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