CORPORATE STRATEGY MANAGER

Location:

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Date: Sep 23, 2025

Req ID: 43034
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’s Corporate Strategy & Development team is responsible for driving HII’s enterprise strategy, including annual strategic planning, partnerships, growth strategies, market & defense budget assessments, strategic initiatives, international development efforts, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A).

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Corporate Strategy in our Arlington, VA office. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with the ability to quickly grasp complex business concepts, design analytical frameworks, and build trust and buy-in from stakeholders across the company to guide HII’s corporate strategy efforts.

Specific responsibilities include:

Conduct US defense budget and global defense market analysis (e.g., market segmentation, sizing, forecasting, market/customer & competitive trends)
Manage cross-functional teams and collaborate across business units to support the development and execution of business, capture and growth strategies
Drives enterprise strategy process, annual strategic plan and quarterly strategic reviews
Perform primary- and secondary-source research using a variety of inputs, including industry-specific databases, trade and general news, company reports, industry reports, government databases, and other sources as needed
Conduct market, competitor and customer research, analysis, modeling and risk assessments to deliver insights on strategy and M&A diligence projects
Develop and execute strategic initiatives, business assessments and partnership strategies
Translate complex ideas and concepts into clear, data-driven narratives for executive stakeholders
Prepare presentations for Board of Directors, executive leadership and investor audiences
Collaborate across the global HII organization, including with finance, technology, business development and division/business unit stakeholders
Support the M&A due diligence process

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master’s Degree and 4 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

Experience in aerospace, defense, government services or shipbuilding industries
Prior experience in corporate strategy, strategy consulting or management consulting
Strong knowledge of the US defense budget, defense market and competitive landscape, with an emphasis on the shipbuilding and/or government services & technology markets
Demonstrated skills creating presentation deliverables, designing Excel-based financial and/or market models, and conducting budget & market analysis
Strong project management skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance

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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