MGR ADMINISTRATION 2 - OPS ADMIN

About the role

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today. With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the Surface Navy fleet for decades.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Administration oversees daily administrative operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and strong organizational support. This role manages administrative staff, develops process improvements, and serves as a key resource to leadership. The Manager, Administration ensures workflows, communication, documentation, and service delivery meet organizational standards and operational objectives.

• Lead and supervise administrative staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and workflow coordination.
• Develop and implement administrative policies, procedures, and standards to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Manage budget tracking, procurement, administrative reporting functions, research, data analysis, and preparation of presentations or briefing materials.
• Coordinate cross-departmental communication and workflows to support operational goals.
• Identify and resolve administrative issues, ensure compliance with organizational policies, and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and service quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, plus a minimum of 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master’s degree and 4 years relevant experience.
• A combination of completed education and experience may be used in lieu of degree.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team building abilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in office software, data management tools, and administrative systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• High attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience supporting senior leadership or managing cross-functional administrative operations.
• Knowledge of budgeting, procurement, and performance reporting.
• Familiarity with organizational compliance.

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.