MANAGER FLEET SUPPORT OFFICE- NORFOLK

HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, part of HII, seeks an experienced Planning Yard Services Manager to lead engineering, logistics, and material support for ship repair and lifecycle programs in Norfolk. You will oversee direct reports and matrixed teams across planning yard activities, interfacing with government waterfront representatives and installing activities.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of progressive experience; a master's degree and additional years can substitute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, plus a minimum of 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience.
• Master's degree and 4 years relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide local coordination of planning yard services including engineering, logistics, and material support.
• Interface with SEA21 PM reps, Regional Maintenance Center reps, TYCOMs, installing activity and government customers.
• Maintain PY Services presence in Norfolk area and promote Ingalls capabilities.
• Represent PY Services in meetings in Norfolk, Pascagoula, and other required locations.
• Provide program analysis, status updates and recommendations to Customer and PY Services management.
• Engage current and potential partners and government activities for business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communications

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Req ID: 50018
Team: 93 Fleet Services
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: No
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 25%-50% of the time

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today

With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades. Think That’s Cool? Keep Reading

The Role

The desired candidate will be responsible for the management, leadership and oversight of Planning Yard Services activities in the Norfolk. Ingalls Planning Yard (PY) Services provides life cycle engineering, logistics, and material in support of the CG47, LPD17, LHA/D and LCS Class Ships activities. This position will provide management representative for all direct report and matrixed resources assigned to Planning Yard Services programs in Norfolk, VA. Duties also include primary interface with the Customer at all levels especially Government waterfront representatives and installing activities.

Additionally, this position's scope involves a broad range of activities including:

• Provide local coordination of engineering, logistics, and material support activities for PY Services programs.
• Daily interface with SEA21 Program Management Representatives, Regional Maintenance Center Representatives, Type Commanders (TYCOM), installing activity and other Government activities and support contractors as required to continue developing PY Services role in current and future ship repair and life cycle support programs.
• Maintain proactive PY Services presence in the Norfolk area, promoting Ingalls engineering, logistics, and material support capabilities to Customers on the waterfront.
• Represent PY Services in key meetings in Norfolk, Pascagoula, and any other localities where a programs representative is required.
• Provide program analysis, status and recommendations to Customer and PY Services management.
• Interface directly with PY Services current and potential partners, and government activities for current and future business opportunities.

Must Have

• Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline, plus a minimum of 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's degree and 4 years relevant experience. Combination of education and experience may be used in lieu of degree.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with LPD17 and LHA/D ship classes. Prior management and/or waterfront experience with US Navy availabilities is desired.
• Possess excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills and be able to work within a team environment and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

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 #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.