ADMINISTRATION GENERALIST 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, or

Vision plan options

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Wellness resources

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Newport News, Virginia, seeks an Administration Generalist 2 to support diverse administrative functions within E&D BUSINESS OPS.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of exempt experience, or an equivalent combination as listed, and offers a path to contribute across finance, HR, purchasing, and R&D. The incumbent will help oversee subcontractors, streamline processes, and assist with budgeting and reporting for the ET&D Operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• One of the listed equivalents may be used to meet minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Represents organizational unit on administrative matters and implements policies and procedures.
• Performs a generalist mix of administrative tasks in finance, HR, purchasing, and R&D.
• May prepare budgeting, project scheduling, and statistical reports as required.
• Supports ET&D Business Management Operations with subcontractor oversight, resource tracking, process streamlining, and invoicing/reconciliation.

Skills

Understand and interpret data

Strong communication

Emotional intelligence

Tracking and documentation

Relationship building

Follow directions and follow-up

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy NNPS graduate

Associate's Degree or 2-year program + 2 years experience

Military Paygrade E-5+

High School/GED + 4 years relevant exempt

High School/GED + 8 years relevant non-exempt

Job description

ADMINISTRATION GENERALIST 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Sep 22, 2026

Req ID: 49808

Team: E08 E&D BUSINESS OPS

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $63,000.00 to $79,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Represents organizational unit on administrative matters. Recommends, interprets, and/or implements company and internal administrative policies and procedures. Performs as a generalist a combination of administrative tasks in such functional areas as finance, human resources, purchasing, research and development. May prepare budgeting, project scheduling, and statistical reports as required.

Incumbent will work to support the ET&D Business Management Operations office to provide oversight of subcontractor and leased labor, document and track resources, create/streamline processes, establish touchpoints w/ managers to better understand needs/gaps, collaborate internally to manage trends and improve processes/document control, and processing invoices/reconciling reports and/or invoices.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 1 years of relevant professional experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Nice to Have

• Ability to understand and interpet data
• Strong communication and emotional intelligence skills
• Ability to work through and resolve multiple tasks related to tracking and documentation
• Strong relationship building skills and desire to work in a team envioronment
• Ability to take direction, follow through and follow-up

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.