Project Management Analyst

Overview

Req
Team: O93 NSSN PROGRAM
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:
No

Clearance Required:

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) – With more than 25,000 employees, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding 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 team ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our 135-year history, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Management Analyst to join the VCS Program Office Continuous Improvement Team. The CI team focuses on enhancing producibility and improving processes across the build sequence to improve the overall Virginia Class Submarine construction process. The CI program management team enables improvements, monitors and drives projects, and interfaces frequently with construction, engineering, the design yard and government.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and enabling process improvements to enhance producibility. Additional responsibilities will include engaging with other NNS teams and deckplate personnel to build relationships and seek areas for improvement. The ideal candidate should be a problem solver who is eager to find areas for improvement, develop solutions, cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, and support improvement projects across the VCS Program.

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant exempt experience;
  Master’s Degree and 1 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

• Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, other STEM, deckplate or construction, and/or project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Process improvement and project management experience.
• Knowledge of the VCS Program and submarine construction.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• Proven experience in process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience developing methods to monitor project progress and other key performance indicators.
• Familiarity with SAP, Inventor, DDMS.