PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ANALYST 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); In loco; USD 85.000 - 107.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. seeks a professional to define, design, and implement cross‑functional continuous improvement initiatives across programs. You will analyze improvements, establish metrics, and coach teams to deliver measurable results that align with our business strategies.

The role requires strong facilitation, lean methods, and project management skills to coordinate timelines, resources, and deliverables. Six-sigma certification is a plus.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience are required.
• Master’s Degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Equivalent combinations per the listing can meet minimum qualifications.

Mansioni

• Defines, designs and implements continuous improvement programs aligned with business strategies.
• Analyzes improvement programs and potential results to drive measurable benefits.
• Facilitates and coaches improvement teams and establishes performance metrics.
• Installs process excellence supports for governance, reviews, communications and training.
• Possibly holds six-sigma certification.

Conoscenze

Lean tools

DMAIC

Kaizen events

Facilitation

Project management

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Strumenti

Process Mapping

Value Stream Mapping

Descrizione del lavoro

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:$85,000.00 to$107,000.00

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

Defines, designs and implements continuous improvement programs to ensure programs are integrated vertically and horizontally across organization. Defines improvement projects aligned with business strategies. Analyzes improvement programs and potential results. Facilitates and coaches improvement teams. Establishes and maintains performance metrics to measure program success. Installs process excellence supports for program governance, project reviews, communications, training, certifications and rewards. May have six-sigma certification.

Must Have

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

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

• 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 non-exempt experience

Nice to Have

The preferred candidate will have demonstrated abilities in the following areas:

Core Facilitation Skills

• Planning and preparing events
• Aligning team goals with organizational strategy
• Employing facilitation best practices
• Utilizing methodologies such as Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis
• Proficiency in Lean tools and DMAIC for structured problem-solving
• Experience with Kaizen events (blitzes) to identify and implement real-time improvements

Preferred Industry Experience

• Working with craftsmen and deckplate leadership teams
• Collaboration with value stream teams and leadership

Project Management & Communication

• Project management skills to coordinate timelines, resources, and deliverables for improvement initiatives
• Strong communication skills to foster alignment and secure leadership support

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.