Req ID: 48642
Team: N355 COMMUNICATIONS
Entity: HII Corporate Office
Shift: 1st
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Salary Range: $114,000.00 to $156,000.00
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 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.
HII has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Manager Communications 2 - Employee Experience & Enterprise Strategy! The ideal candidate may work out of either our Corporate ofice in Arlington, VA, or Newport News, VA.
At HII, we’re evolving how communications works across our enterprise — creating a more connected, strategic and modern employee experience across a complex organization supporting critical national security. We’re seeking a Communications Manager to help lead enterprise employee communications strategy, audience engagement, channel effectiveness and innovation initiatives.The ideal candidate is equal parts strategist, storyteller, operator and innovator — someone who enjoys building structure from complexity, improving how organizations communicate, and experimenting with new approaches that scale.
What You’ll Do
Enterprise Employee Communications Strategy
- Help shape and execute enterprise-wide employee communications strategies aligned to company priorities
- Partner across communications, HR, benefits, IT and business functions to deliver clear, coordinated and employee-centered messaging
- Support large-scale enterprise initiatives and “moments that matter,” including benefits, wellbeing, culture and transformation efforts
Employee Experience & Engagement
- Help improve how employees experience communications across channels and touchpoints
- Develop audience segmentation and targeting approaches to reduce noise and improve relevance
- Create communication frameworks that simplify complex topics and improve understanding
Channel Strategy & Optimization
- Support strategy and governance for enterprise communication channels, including a modern intranet and digital employee experience ecosystem
- Evaluate channel effectiveness and recommend improvements based on employee behaviors and business needs
- Help shape editorial planning and content prioritization across a decentralized communications environment
- Partner across functions and enterprise to improve how employees access, discover and engage with information across digital and frontline communication channels
Insights, Analytics & Measurement
- Develop meaningful measurement approaches beyond opens and clicks
- Analyze engagement trends and communication effectiveness
- Translate data and employee feedback into actionable recommendations
Innovation & AI Enablement
- Support adoption of modern communications tools and AI-enabled workflows
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, personalization and employee experience through technology
- Pilot and scale new approaches, tools and content formats across the communications function
Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience in communications, employee communications, employee experience, change communications; OR Master’s Degree and 4 years of relevant experience
- Strong strategic thinking and project leadership skills
- Excellent writing and storytelling capabilities across multiple audiences and formats
- Experience managing complex communication initiatives across large organizations
- Curiosity and comfort experimenting with new technologies and ways of working
- Familiarity with communications metrics, audience insights and channel strategy
- Collaborative mindset with strong executive presence and relationship-building skills
- Experience supporting communications across complex, decentralized organizations
- A modern approach to digital employee experience, including intranet strategy and channel optimization
- The ability to engage both desked and deskless employee populations through thoughtful audience segmentation and communication design
- Curiosity around emerging technologies and AI-enabled communications and processes
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.
Do You Need Assistance?
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Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.
