Operational Strategy Manager

Req

Team: K84 ENTERPRISE PROGRAM MGMT

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

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.

Job Summary

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. You will have the responsibility of managing a high-functioning team of Strategy Leads and Operations Analysts to execute the Operational Strategy Mission, which includes:

• Leading cross-functional teams to develop investment strategies across operations, supply chain, workforce, and infrastructure
• Conducting diagnostic analyses to identify constraints and opportunities
• Identifying and implementing new technologies and processes to streamline operations
• Managing execution of initiatives by partnering with stakeholders across the company
• Leading internal teams and coordinating closely with initiative owners to develop and execute value creation plans, roadmaps and business cases
• Preparing strategy documents for senior internal and external stakeholders

The position will involve regular interface with senior leaders and all functional areas of the business.

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience;
Master’s Degree and 6 years of relevant 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

• Experience in defense, shipbuilding, operations, manufacturing, and/or supply chain
• Prior experience in management consulting or internal consulting
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
• Strong analytical ability

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…