ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Wellness resources

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

HII Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide essential support to a group of engineers, technicians, and analysts. You will handle filing, referrals, meetings, and general office operations while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.

The role requires processing travel requests (including international), onboarding, and event coordination. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to adapt to changing priorities and support

Qualifications

• High School/GED with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support for engineers, technicians, and analysts.
• Process travel requests, including international travel.
• Coordinate onboarding and planning of events and meetings.
• Maintain files, answer inquiries, and manage scheduling and referrals.

Skills

Administrative support

Office coordination

Travel arrangements

Event planning

Documentation

Education

High School/GED + 4 years experience

Job description

Req ID: 49252

Team: E50 PROP AND REAC ENG PLNG YRD

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: $52,000.00 to $68,000.00

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.

The Role

Performs normal office functions such as setting up and maintaining files; interviewing callers and making proper referrals; arranging meetings and conferences; and receiving, referring, or answering mail. Reviews drafts and finished documents for appropriate grammatical usage; answers questions relating to office operations and established policies and procedures. Gathers, compiles and reports on information relevant to supervisors assignment. May take and transcribe dictation.

This position will provide general administrative support for a group of engineers, technicians, and analysts, within the Carrier Propulsion Plant Planning Yard. Key skills include ability to process numerous travel requests (including international travel), office management, onboarding, and event planning and management. Qualified candidates must display excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to pivot based on changing priorities.

Must Have

• High School/GED and 4 years of additional education and/or experience

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

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.