MANAGER, BUSINESS OPERATIONS STRATEGY AND MODERNIZATION

Location

Newport News Shipbuilding

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Employment type

Full-Time

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Shift

1st

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Relocation

Relocation assistance will be available

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Virtual/Telework opportunity

No - Not eligible for telework

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Travel requirements

Yes, up to 10% of the time

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Clearance required

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

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Salary range

$184,000.00 to $231,000.00

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The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

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The Role

We are seeking a strategy leader to diagnose operational challenges, develop improvement plans, and lead cross-functional programs that deliver measurable business results. The Manager, Business Operations Strategy and Modernization will work closely with business leaders, technology teams, and IT to determine the process, organizational, data, and systems changes needed to improve performance across the full value stream of a large-scale shipbuilding operation. This role requires someone who can turn complex problems into practical solutions and lead execution from initial assessment through sustained adoption.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Diagnose and prioritize opportunities. Assess processes, workflows, organizational responsibilities, and supporting systems; identify root causes, establish performance baselines, and prioritize improvements based on business value, urgency, complexity, and risk.
• Design future-state operations. Define improved processes, roles, decision rights, controls, and performance measures. Develop business cases and transformation roadmaps that balance near-term improvements with longer-term capability needs.
• Lead transformation programs. Develop and manage the integrated program plan and master schedule, including resources, milestones, dependencies, and risks. Establish governance, drive cross-functional accountability, resolve barriers, and communicate progress and decisions to executive leadership.
• Partner with technology and IT. Translate operational needs into clear business requirements and jointly evaluate enabling systems, automation, analytics, and data capabilities. Coordinate process redesign, technical delivery, business readiness, and deployment.
• Embed change and sustain results. Lead stakeholder engagement, training, and adoption; establish process ownership and operating controls; and partner with Finance and business leaders to validate benefits and sustain performance after implementation.

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Must have

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

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One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

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• 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

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Nice to have

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• Demonstrated success leading complex operational improvement or business transformation initiatives from diagnosis through implementation, with measurable results.
• Strong capabilities in root-cause analysis, process redesign, business-case development, and cross-functional program management.
• Experience partnering with technology and IT teams to define business requirements and implement systems that support operational improvements.
• Ability to influence across functions, challenge assumptions constructively, and communicate effectively with executives and frontline teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in manufacturing or other complex industrial environments is preferred;

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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Equal opportunity

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.

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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.

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Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.