CORPORATE DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT CUSTOMER RELATIONS (GCR)
Huntington Ingalls

Job Info

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Req ID: 40346
Team: N359 GOVT AFFAIRS
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 - America's largest shipbuilder and a global, all-domain defense provider - has an opportunity for a Corporate Director, Government Customer Relations (GCR) (Mission Technologies Portfolio), located in Arlington, VA and reporting to the HII Corporate Vice President, Customer Relations (Mission Technologies Portfolio). The successful candidate will support HII's rapid growth by coordinating government and customer relations activities focused on the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC) and related public policy organizations. Primary responsibility is to serve as the liaison between HII's Government and Customer Relations department, its Mission Technologies (MT) Division and all Customer stakeholders in the MT Enterprise. Other responsibilities include:

• Interact and engage with MT business units and their customers on all matters related to MT business including All Domain Operations (ADO), Global Security (GS), Warfare Systems (WS) and Uncrewed Systems (UxS).
• Coordinate federal government relations activities, with a focus on the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, working closely with MT leadership and others. Identify and help to develop opportunities for MT through appropriate strategic engagement with government organizations (including internationally, and with a particular focus on AUKUS).
• Monitor, analyze and communicate budget and regulatory developments that are relevant to MT's present and future lines of business.
• Advocate for government policies that are consistent with MT's values and corporate priorities.
• Establish relationships with the U.S. DoD and other customers and regulators / policy makers that will help MT engage with the federal government on a strategic level.
• Coordinate meetings with customers, competitors, clients, and teammates to develop market insight on requirements, acquisition strategy, acquisition timing, and contract vehicle choices.
• Coordinate and support customer and other Distinguished Visitors to HII/MT facilities, and serve as liaison with business development directors.
• Assist with translating MT priorities into government policy making, planning and budgeting, and help translate MT priorities and activities into results that satisfy the customer.
• Support/participate in major tradeshows.
• Maintain relationships with other defense industry partners with similar MT business units, and perform other duties as assigned by GCR/Corporate leadership.

Must Have

• Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline, plus a minimum of 10 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience OR Master's degree and 8 years relevant experience.
  
• Must possess established relationships within the DoD and IC and associated customer communities.
  
• Must have demonstrated existing relationships with senior level DoD and IC officials.
  
• Must have firm understanding of the Federal Government budget, investments and acquisition processes and participation in government procurements.
  

Nice to Have

• Experience in Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community with a preference to USAF, USMC, USA or other agencies.
  
• Former uniformed service in the US Military highly desirable.
  
• Experience in DoD Budget development; an understanding of DoD's Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process.
  
• Operational experience in relevant MT Business Unit areas.
  
• Previous service in a senior level government position.
  
• Master's degree.
  
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  
• Be both strategic and accountable for detailed follow-through.
  
• Be capable of working successfully in an entrepreneurial, highly collaborative, and fast-moving global organization.
  

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.

Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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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