PROJECT MANAGEMENT ANALYST 4

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking an Advanced Supplier Development - Project Management 4 to join the O51 SC PROCUREMENT team in Newport News.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Quality, Engineering and the supply base to assess capabilities, identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities; develop action plans to improve throughput and meet requirements. Travel 25%-50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalents include NNS Apprentice School, NNPS, or 2-year programs with applicable experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier capabilities and capacity with cross-functional teams.
• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities affecting delivery and quality.
• Develop action plans with suppliers to improve throughput to meet requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Change management

Travel

Lean

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree or equivalent

NNS Apprentice School / NNPS

Job description

Team: O51 SC PROCUREMENT. 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, 25%-50% of the time. Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start. Salary Range: $105,000.00 to $133,000.00. 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

As an Advanced Supplier Development - Project Management 4, you will work closely with Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Quality, Engineering, and the Supply Base to assess supplier manufacturing capabilities and capacity. Responsibilities include pinpointing bottlenecks, risks and opportunities that could impact the delivery or first-time quality performance of a supplier. You will help develop action plans with the supply base to improve throughput that meets Newport News Shipbuilding’s requirements. As a supplier development expert, you will also be required to assess the marketspace using data and qualitative inputs to identify gaps and potential solutions.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as manufacturing, engineering, production management, project management, supply chain management or related disciplines
• 10 or more years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and/or Supply Chain
• Strong familiarity with manufacturing and operations and comfort in shop environments
• Solid understanding of operations management best practices, continuous improvement, process mapping, and bottleneck identification
• Demonstrated ability to lead change through influence and coaching
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to travel 25%-50% of the time to support objectives

Desired Strengths

• Experience with root cause investigation and corrective action implementation
• Process and Continuous Improvement mindset
• Inquisitive and curious on how things work and how products are made
• Business acumen, knowledge, skills and experience
• Project management experience
• Machining and fabrication experience or exposure
• Leadership, coaching and negotiation skills
• Lean certification or equivalent experience
• Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience
• Understanding of doing business in DOD Contracts and DFARS

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. 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.