Communications Lead (Communications Rep 5) - 30813

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Communications Representative to engage external stakeholders, including legislative offices and Army partners, and to communicate science and technology priorities. The role emphasizes analytical work with structured data, budget reporting, and detailed written products, located on site in Warren, MI.

The position requires extensive experience in policy analysis, strong writing, and the ability to coordinate across organizations to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills, including briefs and summaries.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple organizations and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication with senior leaders, government officials, and key stakeholders.
• Ability to organize technical, programmatic, budget, and legislative information.
• High attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Perform policy analysis in support of GVSC, including reviewing and evaluating legislative and policy developments that may affect Army ground vehicle research and development.
• Support engagement with key legislative, state, local, and industry stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting materials, talking points, background summaries, and follow‑up actions.
• Assist with budget and appropriations coordination, including activities related to the President’s Budget.
• Manage tracking and coordination of stakeholder reporting requirements and information requests.
• Develop briefs, fact sheets, correspondence, and communication products.
• Support planning and execution of external stakeholder visits.
• Assist in maintaining internal processes, templates, and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; travel may be required.

Skills

Strong written comms

Coordinate across orgs

Professional stakeholder comms

Organize technical data

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Office software

Job description

Requisition Number: 30813

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $122,577.00 - $140,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Senior HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision‑making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Role

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com’s "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Technicians to join our team!

Position Summary

HII: Mission Technologies is seeking a Communications Representative to assist with outreach to external stakeholders to include legislative offices, state and local officials, Army partners, and industry representatives. This position supports communication of science and technology priorities, budget and appropriations activities, key stakeholder reporting, and coordination of official visits. The role also requires experience performing analytical work involving structured data retrieval, assessment, organization, and analysis, as well as experience drafting, developing, refining, and presenting detailed written products.

This position is located on site in Warren, MI and cannot be done remotely.

Come support our work with the US Army’s Ground Vehicle System Center and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!

Details below!

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform policy analysis in support of GVSC, including reviewing and evaluating legislative and policy developments that may affect Army ground vehicle research and development.
• Support engagement with key legislative, state, local, and industry stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting materials, talking points, background summaries, and follow‑up actions.
• Assist with budget and appropriations coordination, including activities related to the President’s Budget.
• Manage tracking and coordination of stakeholder reporting requirements and information requests.
• Develop briefs, fact sheets, correspondence, and communication products.
• Support planning and execution of external stakeholder visits.
• Assist in maintaining internal processes, templates, and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
• Strong written communication skills, including briefs and summaries.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple organizations and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication with senior leaders, government officials, and key stakeholders.
• Ability to organize technical, programmatic, budget, and legislative information.
• High attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Proficiency with office software including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Physical Requirements

• Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.
• Primarily office-based work; occasional visits to industrial or job‑site environments.

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.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. HII offers 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.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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. Our 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.

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.

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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.