Job Specifications
Location
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Jan 22, 2026
Req ID: 45083
Team: O52 OUTSOURCING AND SUPPLIER OVERSIGHT
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 Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
This Project Management Analyst 3 position is a strategic role responsible for managing and optimizing project workflows, with a particular emphasis on the justification and oversight of Machine Shop jobs. This position will leverage cost efficiency, specialized expertise, and technological advancements to enhance project delivery and align with organizational goals. Qualifications include: proven experience in justifying and managing outsourcing initiatives, strong analytical, financial, and strategic thinking skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in project management software and tools, ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Other Job Duties Include
Assist the Shop with capacity and capability offloads to help maintain shop schedule, cost and performance.
Manage the vendor base of outsourced material for the Machine Shop due to overcapacity or capability.
Manage the vendor base for fabrication of outsourced material for the sheet metal due to overcapacity or capability.
Point of contact for all technical or material issues within vendor base.
Review/Mitigate risk of drawing revision changes following the award of a purchase orders for sub-contracted items.
Manage the supply base as needed to assure compliance with cost, quality, and schedule.
Provide monthly reports of sub-contracted items and labor to shop and production control.
Arrange for material transportation logistics.
Internal interface with Shop Superintendents, Directors, Engineers, Program Directors, Production Control Managers and Supply Chain.
**** The majority of time this position will be interfacing with the shops, suppliers and other support staff****
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 or experiece with the Machine Shop is preferred.
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 reimbu
About the Company
We serve those who protect our freedom. Our 44,000-strong team builds 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 tha...
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