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CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY INTERN

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Aug 29, 2025

Req ID: 42569

Team: N361 SUSTAINABILITY

Entity: HII Corporate Office

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: No

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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 2026 Sustainability summer intern at our Corporate Headquarters in Newport News, Virginia! With a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national defense, this minimum 10 week Corporate summer internship opportunity will allow students to gain experience in areas such as business, finance, information technology, and legal and government affairs, as well as being able to support the leaders who are driving the future of HII!

As Sustainability summer intern you will:

• Report to and take direction directly from HII’s Corporate Director of Sustainability

• Provide general support for operationalizing sustainability objectives, including coordination with the Chief Sustainability Officer, executive-level committees, Sustainability Management Teams and Division leads across the HII enterprise

• Assist with project management o Managing daily project activities and tasks o Documenting progress, decisions and changes for transparency and continuity o Coordinating with cross-functional teams to remove impediments and maintain momentum o Ensuring deliverables meet agreed standards before sign-off and/or publication • Assist on projects to mature the Company’s sustainability program and long-term business strategy goals;

• Assist with Sustainability data management and analysis in cooperation with other departments and external service providers

• Assist with preparations for meeting domestic and international regulatory requirements

Must Have

All applicants must ensure the information below has been provided when applying for the summer internship program:

• School Name • Degree Program & Major • Anticipated Graduation Date • Current Academic Level (such as junior, senior, grad school) • Overall GPA - 4.0 scale

• **Copy of unofficial transcripts uploaded at application** **REQUIRED**

_*Applicants may be disqualified if all information requested has not been provided*_

The deadline to apply is SUNDAY, November 2, 2025!

Nice to Have

Project Management Experience

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 toand 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.