PROJECT MANAGEMENT ANALYST 3

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking an experienced program manager to oversee operational aspects of multiple projects. You will liaise between project management, planning, and line management to ensure schedules, budgets, and milestones are met.

The role also focuses on strengthening the division's technical training program, onboarding, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across the engineering and design teams. Requires a Bachelor's or Master’s degree with substantial experience; U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of exempt experience; Master's Degree and 4 years of exempt experience acceptable.
• Equivalent qualifications per listed options may apply.
• Strong communication, onboarding, and knowledge-sharing capabilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage operational aspects of ongoing projects, liaising between project management, planning, and line management.
• Review project status, budgets, schedules, and prepare status reports.
• Develop mechanisms to monitor progress and facilitate intervention and problem solving with stakeholders.
• Strengthen the division's training program, onboarding, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across 4,000+ employees.
• Support special projects coordinating key business units for networks migration or upgrades.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School graduate

Military experience (E-5+)

High School/GED + 4 years manufacturing or shipbuilding

High School/GED + 8 years manufacturing or shipbuilding

Job description

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: $84,000.00 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

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

The incumbent will be responsible for strengthening the current technical training program by acting as co-lead over the division, support implementation of req’d training, modification when needed, feedback to instructors, plan ahead for new niche training and tracking, (for engineers, technicians, and designers), strengthening onboarding (new hires and transfers), knowledge sharing, engagement, human skills training, and new media literacy initiatives (podcasts, virtual learning sessions, etc.). In addition employee will serve dual roles (e.g., technical training lead and knowledge sharing) to minimize silos and gain efficiencies/correlation b/w activities. Must possess strong documentation skills and adherence to company processes, procedures, and standardizations. Members of this team will also expand ET&Ds current onboarding and retention initiatives and communication hub across 4,000+ employees. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to support special projects (both short and/or long term) that include, but are not limited to coordinating key business units and functions across the division to assist w/ the migration and/or upgrade of internal Networks. These are strategic positions that will define our purpose, connect employees to the bigger picture (e.g., mission, process improvement, and meeting milestones), grow our bench strength, reduce overall attrition w/in the division, and ensure compliance of our Networks.

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:

• 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

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a high level of emotional intelligence for a business management operations office w/in the Engineering, Technology & Design division.
• Candidate is able to analyze and complete work accurately, on-time w/ an outcome of high - first time quality of delivered products.
• Ideal candidate has the ability to learn, comprehend information, adapt and apply.
• Ability to document and exhibit reasonable time management skills, superb customer service to upstream/downstream customers, and desire to work to strengths daily.

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.