DIRECTOR OF CULTURE AND PROTOCOL 2

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: May 12, 2026

Req ID: 47151
Team: O29 CORP COMM DEPT
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: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, 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

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division seeks a creative self-starter with well-rounded communications and special events experience to join our Communications team. The director of culture and protocol is responsible for helping shape Newport News Shipbuilding’s culture to inspire shipbuilder pride and ownership, and developing creative ways to rally the shipbuilding team in support of the Navy’s national security mission. This position also provides communications counsel and staffing support and plays a key role in the Communications Division’s public affairs radiological control emergency response efforts.

Responsibilities include:

The planning, coordination and execution of ship keel-laying, christening and other major milestone ship construction and employee recognition events.
Oversight of NNS Outfitters, the shipyard’s logo store.
Support of NNS’ senior leadership team to ensure objectives and key messages are aligned with the shipyard’s operational strategy.

Should have:

Protocol officer certification or equivalent experience
Corporate/business communications experience
Managerial/supervisory experience
Acute attention to detail
Strong writing skills and AP Style proficiency
The ability to multi-task and work with all levels across the organization

Must Have

Bachelors degree plus 10 years of applicable progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience OR Master's degree and 8 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

Experience working with Social Tables or equivalent event planning tools
An understanding of the business and Newport News Shipbuilding’s Navy customer

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. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.