MGR ENGINEERING PLANNING 2

Job Description

MGR ENGINEERING PLANNING 2

Location :

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date : Sep 9, 2025

Req ID : 42672

Team : E18 INTGRTD PLNG YD

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 : Yes- Final Clearance 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

Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs. Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements. Supports and participates in negotiations with customer. Analyzes effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources. Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters. Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements.

This position is responsible for supporting the E18 Submarine Integrated Hull Planning Yard Department. Responsibilities include analyzing and tracking schedule, cost, and configuration management of technical products to support modernization of "In Service" submarines in accordance with the Navy Modernization Process Management and Operations Manual. Additional responsibilities include oversight of Configuration Management, Integrated Logistic Support, Database management, and Life Cycle Support. This position manages a team that coordinates and tracks the development of Planning Yard products in a disciplined process to ensure operational and technical modifications are delivered to the fleet in the most operationally effective and cost efficient way. Frequent communications with government sponsors to understand and coordinate the scope of work, cost, and schedule; and provide tasking directives to the respective support disciplines is necessary. Close working relationship with the NAVSEA Ship Program Manager (SPM) to address contractual, technical, and financial matters and to work with the multiple NAVSEA Participating Manager (PARM) Offices, to address the needs of their specific ship systems is also necessary. In addition, this position is responsible for managing On-Site Representatives at Naval Shipyards.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of progressive technical experience in research, engineering and design; Master?s Degree and 4 years of relevant experience

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only :

• 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

A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree. \n

Nice to Have

The candidate should have previous experience in detailed analysis of submarine structures utilizing both Classical and Finite Element methods of analysis. Additionally, the candidate should have previous experience in the methodologies to restrain and analyze outfitting items. The candidate should have specific knowledge of the design of SSN 688 Class, SEAWOLF and VCS submarines and an understanding of how the technical requirements vary between the different classes of ships. Related engineering section responsibilities include coordinating, assigning and checking work, training and developing engineers, conducting performance reviews and maintain a professional atmosphere within the engineering section. The ability to simultaneously review, track, guide, and approve multiple tasks is critical to position success.

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

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 [email protected] 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.