PROJECT MANAGEMENT ANALYST 4

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ANALYST 4 Location:  Newport News, Virginia, United States Date:  Mar 26, 2026 Req ID: 46231  Team: O51 SC PROCUREMENT  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, up to 10% of the time  Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not 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 As an Advanced Supplier Development - Project Management 4, you will work closely with Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Quality, Engineering, and the Supply Base to assess supplier manufacturing capabilities and capacity.  Responsibilities include pinpointing bottlenecks, risks and opportunities that could impact the delivery or first-time quality performance of a supplier.  You will help develop action plans with the supply base to improve throughput that meets Newport News Shipbuilding’s requirements.    As a supplier development expert, you will also be required to assess the marketspace using data and qualitative inputs to identify gaps and potential solutions.    Key Responsibilities: Develop and foster supplier relationships Evaluate suppliers’ capabilities, capacity, risk Evaluate and implement strategies that lead to measurable improvements Support suppliers in problem solving, process improvement, and risk management that aligns with on-time delivery and quality expectations Determine specific causes or challenges with a supplier’s ability to provide product at the rate NNS requires Influence and contribute to supplier selection decisions Facilitate discussions with NNS, Navy, and supplier leadership at all levels Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 8 year of relevant professional 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 Nice to Have  Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as manufacturing, engineering, production management, project management, supply chain management or related disciplines 10 or more years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and/or Supply Chain Strong familiarity with manufacturing and operations and comfort in shop environments Solid understanding of operations management best practices, continuous improvement, process mapping, and bottleneck identification Demonstrated ability to lead change through influence and coaching Strong communication and interpersonal skills Willing to travel 25%-50% of the time to support objectives   Desired Strengths: Experience with root cause investigation and corrective action implementation Process and Continuous Improvement mindset Inquisitive and curious on how things work and how products are made Business acumen, knowledge, skills and experience Project management experience Machining and fabrication experience or exposure Leadership, coaching and negotiation skills Lean certification or equivalent experience Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience