Requisition Number: *****
Required Travel: *******%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $187,****** - $245,******
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Management
Employee Referral Amount: $10,******
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. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video:
TAKE YOUR CAREER DOWN UNDER - Help Shape the Future of Global Security on the Historic AUKUS Program
$25,000 sign-on bonus
Full relocation benefit to get you and your family settled in Canberra
15% pay differential on top of your base salary
Trade your commute for coastal-country living, and take on work that matters on a program that will define allied defense for decades.
Job Description
HII is seeking a Deputy/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 recent 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
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.
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. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video:
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future.
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.
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 ****** 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 ************** for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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