QUALITY ANALYST 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 1, 2026

Req ID: 50036
Team: O04 QUAL ASSUR ENG
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 Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $84,000.00 to $105,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

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

This job posting is a Quality Analyst position for the NNS Quality Assurance Engineering Material Team. The candidate’s role is to ensure non-nuclear material traceability requirements are properly implemented and maintained in accordance with government specifications, contractual obligations and program requirements. The Quality Analyst will investigate, validate and resolve material traceability issues, ensure accurate documentation, system records, and traceability continuity throughout the material lifecycle. The role requires close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure material traceability and processes are clearly defined, compliant and effectively executed.

Normal daily functions to include:

Review, research, and resolve material traceability issues identified during receipt inspection, production, installation, audits, or quality reviews.
Perform traceability searches across multiple business systems (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, MQS, and ERS) to validate pedigree, certification, and usage history.
Triage incoming traceability requests and deficiencies, asses risk level, and prioritize actions in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
Document traceability findings, decisions and justifications in approved tracking tools, forms, and databases to ensure complete and auditable records.
Evaluate compliance with local procedures, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards related to material traceability.
Assist in the development, review, and revision of material traceability procedures, work instructions and training.
Provide guidance and oversight to other organizations on proper traceability practices and documentation requirements
Lead complex or high-risk traceability investigations and adjudications.
Ability to obtain a Confidential Clearance is required.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional 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

Understanding of NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010 requirements

Understanding of various levels of material control

General knowledge of material storage processes

Understanding of receipt inspection requirements

Familiarity with material specifications and ship specification

Basic understanding of waterfront practices

Procedure writing experience

Excellent communication and writing skills

Strong knowledge of problem solving, root cause analysis and process management

Familiarity with SAP, SharePoint, MQS, ERS, and record retention process

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.

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