Project Management Analyst 3 - 29616

Huntington Ingalls Industries; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,705 - 104,072; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Project Management Analyst to support the Platform Modernization (PM) team. You will evaluate labor, materials, and schedules, track cost performance, and manage scope changes to ensure program objectives align with Navy standards.

You will build Excel trackers and dashboards, interpret government drawings, and support change orders while mentoring teammates to strengthen PMO workflows within a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Evaluate and interpret labor, material, subcontractor, and schedule details from bid through award.
• Review technical government drawings and Conditions Found Reports for planning.
• Proficient in Excel dashboards for data evaluation and reporting.
• Experience evaluating scope changes, cost and schedule impacts, and documenting Change Orders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee labor, material, subcontractor, and schedule evaluation to align bids with program objectives.
• Interpret government drawings and LARs/RLARs to support planning and execution.
• Build and maintain Excel-based trackers and dashboards for cost trends and schedule performance.
• Review scope changes and translate into cost impacts, schedule updates, and change-order docs.
• Support C4I contract activities, ensuring deliverables and reporting meet requirements.
• Apply Navy POAM standards to daily work for compliance with maintenance and modernization.
• Identify process improvements and mentor teammates to strengthen PMO workflows.
• Share knowledge to help raise the team’s technical understanding.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Dashboards

LARs/RLARs

C4I contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Requisition Number:29616

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$85,705.00-$104,072.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS).Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! The Platform Modernization (PM) team is currently looking for a Project Management Analyst. In this role, a person will support C4I project planning and execution by evaluating labor, materials, and technical documentation while tracking cost and schedule performance and managing scope changes. Also, they will ensure compliance with Navy standards, improve PMO workflows, and mentor team members to strengthen overall project consistency. This is a full-time position located in San Diego, CA.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the evaluation of project labor, materials, subcontractor support, and schedules to ensure bids and awarded work align with program objectives.
• Interpret and validate technical documents and government drawings, including LARs/RLARs and Conditions Found Reports, to support accurate planning and execution.
• Build and maintain Excel‑based trackers and dashboards that help the team understand cost trends, schedule performance, and overall project status.
• Review changes to project scope and translate those adjustments into clear cost impacts, schedule updates, and formal change‑order documentation.
• Support C4I contract activities by ensuring project deliverables, reporting requirements, and customer expectations remain on track.
• Apply Navy POAM standards (9090‑310 and 009‑060) to daily work to ensure compliance with maintenance and modernization requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes or PMO workflows and contribute to developing more efficient ways of operating.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to newer team members to help strengthen the team’s technical understanding and consistency.

What You Must Have

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Evaluate and interpret labor, material, subcontractor, and schedule details from bid through award.
• Skilled in reviewing technical government drawings, Liaison Action Requests (LARs/RLARs) and Conditions Found Reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Dashboards for data evaluation and reports.
• Experience evaluating scope changes, cost and schedule impacts, and preparing documentation for Change Order Request notifications.
• Experience with C4I defense industry contracts.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access.

Bonus Points For

• Experienced and knowledgeable in POAM 9090-310 and 009-060 requirements.
• Skilled in process improvement initiatives and PMO functions.
• Provided training and support to lower-level staff.
• A current, active DoD security clearance.

Physical Requirements

Minimal mobility, dexterity, or coordination required to operate common business machines. Maximum lifting required is approximately 40 pounds from floor to three feet in height.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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. Our 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.

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.

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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.