Search by Keyword (use Keyword for Remote Positions)

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

AUKUS Deputy Director - Lead Sustainment Advisor ($25K Sign-on Bonus) - 30677

Location: Canberra, AUS, Virginia, United States

Requisition Number:30677

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$187,187.00-$245,000.00

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.

TAKE YOUR CAREER DOWN UNDER | $25,000 SIGN-ON BONUS & FULL RELOCATION

Shape the Future of Global Security on the Historic AUKUS Contract Ready for your next big move? We are seeking US talent to bring their expertise to Australia and spearhead critical defense initiatives under the landmark AUKUS partnership. Swap your commute for coastal living—we will handle the heavy lifting with a $25,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive relocation package to get you and your family settled seamlessly Down Under.

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.

- 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
- 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

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a positive 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 technol

📌 AUKUS Deputy Director (Canberra)
🏢 Mission Technologies, a division of HII
📍 Canberra