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VIRGINIA-CLASS BLOCK VII/BVIII PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Dec 18, 2025

Req ID: 44675

Team: O93 NSSN PROGRAM

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

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

Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance 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

This position is responsible for the preparation and execution of VCS Block VII/VIII, including:

+ Serving as the company’s Attack Submarine Capacity & Long-range Expansion (SCALE) Program lead.

+ Preparing construction and value stream for Block VII/VIII design changes

+ Leading program management of the VCS design model cutover

The SCALE effort is currently comprised of six sub-teams:

+ Supply Base - Develop framework for material procurement to enable SCALE, without impeding BV/BVI co-production.

+ Contracts - Identify potential contracting structures to enable SCALE execution, without impeding BV/BVI co-production

+ Technical Authorities - Identify potential expansions of local authority and the procedures that would govern those authorities.

+ Systems Integration - Design the processes and systems to independently perform all parts of the value stream, including transfer of information with the design yard

+ Operations & Facilities - Define manufacturing & assembly plan to execute SCALE. Oversee implementation of SCALE infrastructure projects

+ Workforce - Identify SCALE unique workforce development demands and identify potential structures to satisfy said demands.

Main responsibilities include:

+ Develop and implement a manufacturing assembly plan to plan, procure, fabricate, construct, outsource, outfit, test, certify, and deliver an entire Virginia-class submarine.

+ Establish engineering, planning, and construction networks and systems that consumes the entire WBS that enables SUBSAFE and Fly-by Wire URO/URU certification.

+ Ensure design, build and sustain changes within Block VII/VIII are fully understood and completed within a timeframe the supports program execution.

+ Responsible for the safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance for the AOR.

+ Participates in the negotiations for design, planning and execution contracts and ensures contract changes are incorporated as required.

+ Coordinates the preparation of labor and business plans, operating budgets and facility utilization plans.

+ Acts as primary customer contact for the program activities, leading program review sessions with the customer (PMS 450, NAVSEA 08, SUPSHIP-NN, Ship’s force, Electric Boat and NRRO) to discuss safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.

+ Ensures continuous improvement and learning is incorporated into the program to accelerate program performance.

+ Coordinates value-stream (engineering, IPPC, SCM, MANU, etc.) support and program priorities.

+ Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems/opportunities and obtains solutions, via use of Risk Management program (EROMS).

+ Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas.

Must Have

Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 10 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience OR a Master's degree in a relevant discipline and 8 years of relevant work experience.

Nice to Have

Master in Business Administration

Program Management experience at the major program level, preferably a submarine or submarine-related program (or equivalent).

Ability to regularly travel, with flexibility to do so on short notice; and

Experience leading complex matters to successful conclusion across multiple stakeholders.

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 [email protected] 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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