Req ID: 50448
Team: K21 TALENT ACQUISITION
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: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range: $143,000.00 to $179,000.00
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
The RoleNewport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is seeking a strategic, results-driven, and people-focused leader to provide overall leadership and direction for the NNS salaried recruiting team. This team does it all - full cycle recruiting, university and veteran relations and candidate pipeline management. This key position will lead and develop recruiting management, establish strategic priorities, and drive accountability for achieving salaried hiring objectives. The selected leader will partner with business leadership to anticipate workforce demands, develop innovative recruiting strategies, and align talent acquisition efforts with organizational priorities.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, the ability to develop high-performing teams, build collaborative partnerships, and translate business needs into effective talent acquisition strategies that drive results. The candidate should be familiar with employment law, hiring practices and compliance requirements for government contractors. This position will provide strategic oversight of full-cycle recruiting, university and veteran relations, and talent pipeline development while driving operational excellence, process improvements, and an exceptional candidate experience. The successful candidate will leverage recruiting analytics, labor market intelligence, and performance metrics to assess effectiveness, optimize resources, mitigate workforce risks, and drive measurable results. Strong communication, critical thinking, and relationship-building skills are essential, along with a commitment to regulatory compliance, leadership development, and positioning NNS as an employer of choice.
We win or lose as a team, so fostering collaboration, developing high-performing leaders, and driving shared accountability are essential. We answer the call, so anticipating business needs, responding with urgency, and delivering results will keep us connected. We solve problems, so strategic thinking, innovation, and a willingness to challenge the status quo will help us win. If you are ready to elevate your leadership impact, shape recruiting strategy, and help build the workforce of tomorrow, join our team and come build your career with us.
Conducts interviews to recruit prospective employees and refers job applicants to specific job openings. Evaluates employment factors such as job experience, education and training, skills, knowledge and abilities, physical and personal qualifications, and other data pertinent to classification, selection, and referral. Prepares rating on applicants, makes recommendations on starting salaries, and provides applicants with information on the company. May administer tests and interpret results, check references, arrange transportation of selected applicants, extend formal job offers, work with outside agencies and vendors, etc.
Must HaveBachelor's Degree and 8 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant 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
