PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ANALYST 4

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, seeks a senior continuous improvement leader for the E92 E&D DIGITAL ENTERPRISE team. You will define and implement cross‑functional improvement programs, establish governance, and coach teams toward measurable performance metrics.

You will support the MX training trailer showcasing deck plate technology, lead a division rebrand (logos, website, comms plans), and design a structured engineering rotation program with department heads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of exempt experience.
• Master’s Degree and 8 years of exempt experience.
• Equivalent qualifications accepted (NNS Apprentice School, NNPS, associate degree plus experience, military paygrade, or equivalent non‑exempt experience)

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage department initiatives for E92, supporting the CTO.
• Oversee MX training trailer content and integrate into shipyard curricula.
• Lead division rebrand, logos, website refresh, communications plan and rollout.
• Design and launch a structured engineering rotation program with department heads.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Process governance

Coaching teams

Metrics tracking

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Req ID: 49101

Team: E92 E&D DIGITAL ENTERPRISE

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: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $108,000.00 to $137,000.00

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.
• This position is intended for the Technology Integration group in Department E92, supporting the CTO. The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and managing department initiatives.
• The selected candidate will support the MX training trailer that showcases our new deck plate technology, ensuring high quality video content and seamless integration into shipyard training curricula. The role will also lead a division rebrand—developing logos, refreshing the internal/external website, crafting communication plans, and managing the rollout schedule. Additionally, the candidate will design and launch a structured engineering rotation program, coordinating with department heads to deliver hands on learning experiences that accelerate skill development and talent retention.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 8 year of relevant professional experience

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

• 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

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 centres, 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.

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.