CORPORATE BRANDING AND MARKETING MANAGER

Location:

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Date: Jan 12, 2026

Req ID: 44989
Team: N355 COMMUNICATIONS
Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

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

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Meet HII’s Corporate Team
HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

HII- America’s largest shipbuilder and a global, all-domain defense provider- has an exciting opportunity for a Manager Branding/Marketing 2 in our Arlington, VA office.

The successful candidate in this role will research, plan, manage and coordinate advertising campaigns, sponsorships and events to effectively support HII’s business priorities through the promotion of HII’s business divisions, employees, ships, products and capabilities. The Manager Branding/Advertising will play a leadership role in the planning, placement and development of impactful and creative digital and print advertising, sponsorship content and event graphics that increase brand awareness for HII and support and promote a positive reputation of HII with customers, members of Congress, decision makers, influencers, potential employees and the public through the creation and placement of compelling and thoughtful content.

In addition, this position will:

Compile and coordinate annual plan for advertising and sponsorships that supports HII’s brand priorities, and support the execution of the plan
Present annual ad/branding plan as needed to achieve internal awareness and support
Manage and oversee an advertising, sponsorship and events project calendar to ensure the successful allocation of resources and management of deadlines and deliverables
Manage stakeholder approvals of creative
Manage and track a department advertising budget
Supervise the approved and appropriate use and placement of the HII logo and brand on promotional and business materials and clothing
Supervise the HII online store and vendor
Coordinate and collaborate with HII leadership and subject matter experts to determine the goals of advertising and sponsorship projects and developing strategies to meet those goals
Organize and lead idea and content creation sessions with team members to generate ideas for new advertising campaign concepts, including content, text and design elements
Work with and manage content creators and graphics teams on the design and execution of advertising campaign to ensure it meets project goals and internal audience expectations

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; OR Masters and 4 years of relevant experience
Prior experience in management and consulting of large promotional campaigns, corporate strategy, and project management
Experience managing a budget

Nice to Have

Experience with creative traffic management.
Excellent communication skills
Excellent skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in the marketing and promotion of defense and/or shipbuilding

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 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.

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