Rich Fisne
Senior Vice President, Contracts, Pricing, Procurement and Compliance, HII Mission Technologies
Rich Fisne exemplifies extraordinary leadership in defense contracting, inspiring a team of outstanding contracts, pricing, procurement and compliance professionals with industry-leading skills in relationship management and competitive intelligence.
Fisne is a key member of the HII Mission Technologies executive leadership team driving strategic growth success up front and on the back end of both contracts and procurement. Fisne and his team work closely with key stakeholders to include the capture and proposal teams to position the business for success through partnering with government and industry. This was evidenced by his team’s efforts contributing to booking more than $5 billion in contract awards and a notable 13% revenue growth in 2023 for HII Mission Technologies.
Fisne is a firm advocate that it takes a team to achieve great success. He believes it is critical to put his team front and center to showcase its strengths, abilities and knowledge to become a relevant and critical partner to the business. Most importantly, Fisne takes great pride in building for the future, in that succession planning is part of his foundational values as a leader.
“It is critical that we work as an integral and integrated part of HII Mission Technologies business groups, executing contracts and working closely with program managers to ensure contract, procurement and compliance requirements are met throughout the contract lifecycle and customer deliverables, schedules and contract requirements adhered to,” Fisne said. “We must adhere to the highest standards and ethical practices as a defense contractor, ensuring our customers have a trusted partner to deliver on their mission success.”
Why Watch
With over 30 years of experience in government contracting, Fisne’s visionary approach leads to spearheading initiatives that combine rigorous process enhancements with a keen understanding of business dynamics. His collaborative efforts with all teams across the organization have not only optimized contract execution, but also elevated the organization’s market positioning and client satisfaction.
Beyond operational excellence, Fisne fosters a culture of innovation and ethical stewardship, ensuring his team adheres to the highest standards in defense contracting. His commitment to empowering future leaders and advancing industry standards underscores his impact as a transformative leader in the defense contracting sector.
Fisne is leading through industry best practices to ensure HII Mission Technologies is forward thinking, implementing process improvements in systems, processes and people. Understanding that contracts, pricing and procurement are not just process organizations, but business partners leading the organization to success.
