CORPORATE DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS STRATEGY

Location:

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Date: Jun 9, 2025

Req ID: 41845
Team: N366 CORPORATE DEV
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 has an exciting opportunity for Director, Operations Strategy on the Corporate Strategy and Technology team at our Arlington, VA office!

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and driving strategic initiatives and improving company operational performance:

Taking a leadership role in developing corporate and business unit operations strategies, including identifying investment and value creation opportunities, diagnosing operational constraints, building business cases and implementation plans, and aligning stakeholders for implementation
Leading internal teams and coordinating closely with division owners to develop and execute operations strategies, value creation plans, and roadmaps
Driving industry-leading operational standards and systems across the company
Identifying and implementing new technologies, processes, and metrics to streamline operations and improve performance, coordinating closely with division owners
Developing and executing strategies for strategic sourcing, industrial base support, and next-generation production
Developing cross-division technology implementation roadmaps for advanced manufacturing and I4.0 technologies
Developing strategic partnerships with industry, technology, and supplier partners
Working as part of the corporate Dark Sea Labs leadership team
Supporting major growth campaigns in shipbuilding, nuclear, and defense markets
Conducting operational due diligence activities in support of M&A
Preparing materials for the CEO, division presidents, Board of Directors, and external senior stakeholders

Must Have

Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline (or the equivalent in education, training and experience), plus a minimum of 10 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; OR

Master's degree and 8 years relevant experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

Nice to Have

Experience in defense, shipbuilding, operations, manufacturing, and/or supply chain
Prior experience in management consulting or internal consulting

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.