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, a division of HII, seeks an experienced project analyst to oversee operational aspects of large-scale schedules and act as a liaison among project management, planning and line management. You will review budgets, track progress, and prepare regular status reports using MS Project and Excel.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of exempt experience (or 4 years with a Master’s), strong MS Project and Power BI skills, and excellent written and verbal communication for senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) plus 6+ years of exempt experience; Master’s with 4+ years acceptable.
• Experience with large-scale engineering schedules; proficiency in Excel/PowerBI.
• Strong written and oral communication for senior leadership briefings.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages operational aspects of ongoing projects; liaises between project management, planning, and line management.
• Maintains schedules, reviews budgets, and prepares status reports.
• Captures and reconciles labor hours; generates variance reports and staffing justifications.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerBI

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Req ID: 49170

Team: E18 INTGRTD PLNG YD

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: $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.

Position responsibilities include centrally tracking Ship Alterations (SHIPALTS) and Alteration & Improvements (A&I) at the group‑level man‑hour detail. Reporting to the Technical Products Manager at the Newport News Shipbuilding Submarine Planning Yard, the analyst will maintain MicrosoftProject schedules for all alteration projects, capture and reconcile actual labor hours by work‑group (e.g., foundation, electrical, piping), and generate weekly/monthly variance reports that highlight planned versus actual consumption and emerging trends. Using the data, the analyst will model future workload scenarios to assess whether current engineer/designer staffing can meet projected demand, and will present findings and staffing justification to SUBE leadership. The position requires3+years of experience with MicrosoftProject on large‑scale engineering schedules, strong Excel/PowerBI reporting skills, proven ability to collect and clean detailed labor data (preferably in shipbuilding or defense), and excellent written and oral communication for senior‑level briefings.

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

Knowledge

Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Full knowledge of industry practices. Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks.

Problem Solving

Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.

Discretion / Latitude

Performs fairly complex tasks and participates in determining objectives of assignment. Plan schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

Impact

Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve objectives would normally have a serious effect upon the administration of the organization.

Liaison

Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. May develop and deliver presentations.

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, and 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.