X73 FOREMAN-$5,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. This role requires a final security clearance to start. Travel is expected 10%-25% of the time.

About the Role

Supervises, assigns, coordinates, and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel based on their skill, experience, and job knowledge. Supervises and trains employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity, and assists in the development of training procedures. Translates broad strategies into practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to execute these plans.

Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job, including adherence to drawings and procedures. Oversees manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance. Supervises qualified trades staff and monitors job and budget performance across all shifts.

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to new Foreman hires, including current employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR
• Apprentice Certification OR
• High School diploma and 4 years of combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience OR
• Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical field and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade, and/or military experience

Preferred Experience

• Reactor servicing 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 over 25,000 employees, including multi-generational shipbuilders, NNS brings together a diverse and innovative team—from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical experts, and system users—to work at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships.

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

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 by division or work location.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $92,000.00 to $117,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.