ENGINEER PLANNING ANALYST 3

HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding seeks a seasoned engineer with program planning and cost analysis expertise to coordinate plans, schedules, and budgets for complex defense programs.

The role involves negotiating with customers, analyzing impacts on engineering and labor, and leading monthly overhead deep dives. A bachelor’s degree with multiple years of exempt experience is required; advanced degrees and Navy nuclear credentials are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 6+ years exempt experience; Master’s with 4+ years exempt experience.
• NNS Apprentice School or NNPS graduates encouraged.
• Various combinations of 2‑year program plus experience acceptable.
• Military background (E-5+) and related shipbuilding experience may satisfy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate plans and schedules for programs; monitor budgets and manpower needs.
• Support customer negotiations and assess impact on Engineering, Facilities, and labor pool.
• Lead overhead cost analysis and develop budgets, EACs, and monthly deep dive discussions.
• Provide ad hoc reports, prepare review slides, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Serve as liaison for multiple ET&D sub‑divisions and drive efficiency within the team.
• Ensure actions and schedules align with established plans and parameters.

Skills

Analytical

Teamwork

Communication

Excel basics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

NNS Apprentice School

Navy Nuclear Power School

Associate’s Degree

Military paygrade E-5

High School/GED + 4 years experience

High School/GED + 8 years experience

Job description

Req ID: 49900

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: $83,000.00 to $106,000.00

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

Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs. Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements. Supports and participates in negotiations with customer. Analyzes effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources. Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters. Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements.

This position is intended for the Engineering, Technology and Design (ET&D) Business Office in Department E08. The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing costs in search of cost savings opportunities while serving as the primary liaison for multiple ET&D sub-division. This position leads monthly overhead deep dive discussion with directors, performs ad hoc reports, prepares business review slides, develops EACs and annual budget development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate problem solving skills, develop efficiencies and will thrive within a team environment.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience

• 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

• Team Oriented
• Analytical
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong Communication
• Problem Solving

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?

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