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(Special Projects) Team Lead- 29289

HII


Job Location:

Newport News, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 68195 - 85000
Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requisition Number:29289

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$68195.00-$85000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Management

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS).Mission Technologies Global Security (GS) group comprises live virtual constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers HII designs develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness HII understands that preparation requires full coordinationnot 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 systemsfrom small watercraft to submarines surface combatants and aircraft carriersHII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energys 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.

Leadership 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 contributesregardless 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 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

Join our HII Mission Technologies team. We work on the only shipyard to execute the Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The mid-life RCOH includes refueling of nuclear reactors overhauling most machinery and modernizing warfare systems. RCOH ensures the Navys aircraft carriers incorporate improved capabilities needed for success in the remaining 25 years of service. Your accomplishments will make a positive impact supporting the U.S. Navy and Americas national defense! We are seeking a Team Lead to join our growing team. The selected candidate will be leading the Special Projects team in the overhaul and repairs of various supply and exhaust ventilation systems.

Essential Job Responsibilities
  • Provides leadership and technical direction for a multidisciplinary team responsible for executing complex shipboard modernization repair installation and maintenance projects.
  • Plans priorities schedules assigns and oversees daily work activities across multiple jobs and technical trades to ensure safe high-quality and on-time completion of assigned work.
  • Coordinates personnel materials subcontractors and production requirements while maintaining compliance with technical specifications quality assurance requirements and all safety regulations.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact between Production Management Planning Engineering Quality Assurance Ships Force and subcontractors to resolve technical issues communicate project status and support successful project execution.
  • Performs and oversees the installation operation maintenance repair troubleshooting testing and modification of shipboard equipment integrated systems and associated components.
  • Analyzes equipment performance diagnoses complex technical problems develops effective solutions and ensures deficiencies are resolved with minimal impact to production schedules.
    Provides technical guidance mentorship and on-the-job training to mechanics electricians and junior personnel while promoting continuous improvement workforce development and accountability.
  • Ensures accurate documentation effective work package execution material readiness and successful completion of project milestones in support of Special Projects and overall ship modernization objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School education or Trade School or equivalent and 6 years of related experience to include at least 2 years of team/deck lead experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
  • Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
  • Must understand the Tag out Procedure.
  • Must exhibit leadership experience and past work experience managing teams performing trades.
Preferred Requirements

Prefer technical/professional certifications in the electrical and or mechanical fields.
Exhibit leadership skills communication skills and ethical decision-making.
Experience with QMS / quality documentation.
Computer based knowledge a plus.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.


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.

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: 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.

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Required Experience:

Manager