ENGINEER PLANNING ANALYST 1

HII

Newport News, VA

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Aircraft Engineering, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Operations, Business Plan, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Detail Oriented, Documentation, E Programming Language, Leadership, Manufacturing, Metrics, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Military, Negotiation Skills, Nuclear Power, Operational Audit, Operations Planning, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Engineering, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Secondary School, Software Development, Staff Requirements, Team Player, United States Navy (USN), Willing to Travel

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Newport News, VA

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ENGINEER PLANNING ANALYST 1

Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jun 5, 2026

Req ID: 47614
Team: E49 CVN 21 PRD MDL MGT
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
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. 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

Prepares and coordinates the plans and schedules for new or existing programs. Determines, monitors, and reviews costs, operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements. Supports and participates in negotiations with customer. Analyzes effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources. Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters. Formulates and recommends corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements.

The Engineering Business Management group within the Aircraft Carrier Engineering Program Office (E49) is seeking an Engineering Planning Analyst 1 to support a broad range of business and engineering performance functions.

Position Overview
The selected candidate will evaluate cost and schedule performance across the Aircraft Carrier Engineering departments and support continuous improvement of engineering processes. This role will contribute to proposal development efforts and generate reports, metrics, and analyses that measure Engineering's performance across multiple Aircraft Carrier programs, including new construction, overhaul, and inactivation efforts.

Key Responsibilities
• Analyze cost and schedule performance for Aircraft Carrier Engineering departments
• Develop and refine processes to improve engineering efficiency and accuracy
• Support development of engineering proposals and related business documentation
• Create and maintain performance metrics, dashboards, and reports spanning various programs
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the value stream
• Interface with leadership at all levels to communicate findings, insights, and recommendations

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt 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

• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey analytical findings clearly
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with varying levels of management
• Demonstrated interest in engineering business operations, planning, or performance analysis

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.

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 [email protected] 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 #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

ENGINEER PLANNING ANALYST 1

HII

Newport News, VA

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