OPERATIONAL STRATEGY LEAD (ANALYST 4)

U.S. Citizenship required. Full-time, 1st shift position with up to 10% travel. Relocation assistance available.

About the Role

The Operational Strategy team works across the enterprise to establish investment and partnership strategies to meet customer demand, improve company performance, and introduce new technologies into the shipyard. In this position, you will lead operational strategy development to increase shipbuilding throughput, analyze constraints and opportunities, identify solutions (both internal and through partnerships), and lead stakeholders to execute the strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop investment strategies across operations, supply chain, workforce, and infrastructure
• Conduct diagnostic analyses to identify constraints and opportunities
• Identify and implement new technologies and processes to streamline operations
• Manage execution of initiatives by partnering with stakeholders across the company
• Lead internal teams and coordinate closely with initiative owners to develop and execute value creation plans, roadmaps, and business cases
• Prepare strategy documents for senior internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare cross-program reporting on strategy, investments, and execution of improvement initiatives

Requirements

Must meet one of the following education/experience combinations:

• Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience
• Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience
• Ph.D. and 4 years of relevant experience
• 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

About the Company

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, as well as one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With more than 25,000 employees, including third-, fourth-, and fifth-generation shipbuilders, NNS brings together a diverse and innovative team of professionals—from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users—to collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships.

HII builds defense technology solutions that safeguard seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; AI/ML experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, HII is a values and ethics-driven organization that prioritizes safety and well-being.

Pay

Salary range: $113,000.00 to $143,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• On-site health centers and telemedicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• 401K savings plan options with financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.