AUKUS Deputy Director - Fleet Sustainment Integration Lead (Canberra, Australia) - 30678

AUKUS Deputy Director - Fleet Sustainment Integration Lead (Canberra, Australia) - 30678

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

Job Description

HII is seeking a Deputy Director - Fleet Sustainment Integration Lead that will lead the integration of fleet availability, operational demand, and sustainment execution, ensuring readiness outcomes are managed proactively and aligned across planning, engineering, and delivery. This role will be located in Canberra, Australia.

• Integrate availability planning, defect resolution, and fleet demand
• Drive end-to-end readiness management across planning and execution
• Coordinate across Fleet Sustainment Division and Navy interfaces
• Align short-term availability decisions with long-term sustainment plans
• Support availability forecasting and performance stabilisation

Minimum Qualifications

• Client requirements: 12–15+ years in fleet sustainment, availability planning, or operational readiness
• Hands‑on experience with US SSN operations and sustainment cycles (VCS strongly preferred)
• Proven ability integrating:
  • Availability planning
  • Maintenance execution
  • Operational demand signals
• Strong understanding of:
  • Fleet readiness reporting (e.g., SORTS/DRRS concepts)
  • Defect management and availability recovery
• Experience coordinating with Navy operational commands and sustainment organisations
• Must have 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

• Direct experience supporting Virginia-class availability planning or maintenance execution
• Prior work with CSS or TYCOM Maintenance organizations, shipyards, SUPSHIP, or intermediate maintenance activities
• Prior Shipyard Engineer, Super-JO, Project Superintendent, EDMC, or 3MC
• Familiarity with digital readiness / predictive maintenance tools
• Experience aligning tactical readiness decisions with long-term lifecycle plans

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.

HII is more than a job - it’s 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.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll 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.

Do You Need Assistance?

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