[Hiring] PED Cell Implementation Manager @HII's Mission Technologies division

Role Description

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a highly proactive, take-charge Project Manager to lead the planning and implementation of a CONUS based PED (Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination) Cell. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary requirements, and the leadership skills necessary to guide teams through the design and deployment of PED capabilities at scale.

• Lead and manage end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of the CONUS based PED Cell implementation, including facility/site identification, feasibility, and selection, buildout and construction of the physical space, network and data transport design and accreditation, data and network architecture across full data path from multi-INT ISR collection to dissemination of finished intelligence products to multiple stakeholders with varied access levels and interests.
• Drive cross functional collaboration to identify, design, and enable data flows and network architectures that support PED operations that can scale to meet an increase in (and diversity of) collection assets.
• Oversee physical infrastructure preparation, IT systems setup, equipment readiness, security protocol alignment, and network requirements necessary for operational PED support.
• Serve as the primary project manager, ensuring timelines, risks, deliverables, and dependencies are tracked and communicated effectively.
• Partner with government stakeholders, technical teams, and operational leads to align requirements and resolve challenges.
• Apply knowledge of secure facility standards; familiarity with SCIF buildout requirements and ICD 705 guidelines is a strong plus.
• Maintain clear documentation and manage communication channels to ensure successful coordination across all project participants.

Qualifications

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical or operational projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Foundational understanding of physical infrastructure, IT systems, equipment requirements, security protocols, and network support required for standing up high demand operational cell.
• Proven ability to take initiative, drive actions, and lead teams through ambiguity and evolving requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Understanding of ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) data, formats, and workflows.
• Familiarity with data exploitation tools and platforms used in PED environments.
• Knowledge of how data flows through networks, servers, and tools to support real time or near real time operations.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues with data ingestion, processing, or dissemination.
• Knowledge of classified handling procedures and secure data workflows.
• Ability to follow strict protocol around systems access, data protection, and dissemination authorities.

Requirements

• Experience supporting PED, intelligence operations, or analytical mission environments.
• Experience using mission systems or common PED software suites.
• Ability to process, analyze, and interpret sensor data (imagery, FMV, SIGINT, GEOINT, etc.).
• Familiarity with SCIF requirements, ICD 705 standards, or classified facility design.
• Experience designing or enabling data flows or network architectures for mission focused environments.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships for early childhood and post-secondary education.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions.