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LHA PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Administration
Pascagoula, MS, USA
Posted on Nov 18, 2023

Req ID: 35162 
Team: 87 LDA Program 
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No 

Full-Time 
Shift: 1st 
Relocation: No relocation assistance available 
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework 

Travel Requirement:  Yes, 25%-50% of the time 

 

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. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

Job Description

LHA program management of critical mechanical systems production/qualifications shipboard and with suppliers. Supports all ongoing LHA new construction ships  and advance planning & early projects for any future ship construction contracts. Lead contract documents/specifications problem resolutions such as condition reports, admin packages, waivers/deviations. Leadership role leading, problem solving and presenting to the Government customer. Critical to this positions success is the ability to review critical supplier schedules, progress reports & participate in weekly progress meetings, develop analysis of alternatives during problem solving, make and recommend programmatic decisions, technical writing, and ability to write program directives, etc.

Basic Qualifications

6 Years with Bachelor's Degree in related field; 4 years of relevant professional experience with a Master's Degree. A combination of education and experience may be used in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Project management, planning/engineering experience. Familiar with supply chain/procurement management, shipboard equipment qualifications process/requirements

The preferred candidate has intermediate to advanced knowledge with Microsoft tools, and an understanding of earned value. Additionally, the preferred candidate has experience in understanding contractual documentation, purchase specifications, configuration management, metrics analysis, ability to multi-task; good communication and analytical skills; and skilled in the development of worksheets, charts, graphs, and presentations using MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications. Experience and ability to interact with all levels of management across the value stream, as well as external customers is preferred.

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.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

 

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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.