AUKUS Deputy/Lead Sustainment Advisor (Director) - 30272 at HII in Canberra, VA

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Requisition Number: 30272 Required Travel: 11 - 25% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $187,187.00 - $245,000.00 Security Clearance: None 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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting 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. 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 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. 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 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 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 Active or past security clearance (Secret / equivalent) 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 locatio