Naval Welding Training Program Manager

Role Overview

HII builds the U.S. Navy’s nuclear aircraft carriers and is among the two builders of its nuclear submarines. Backed by 135+ years of shipbuilding excellence and a workforce of 25,000 spanning skilled trades, engineers, technologists, and program leaders, we deliver mission-critical capability at sea.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of in-house welding/product training for field support teams and customers.
• Collect technical inputs and source data to produce accurate training content and materials.
• Define instructional goals, delivery methods, and evaluation criteria; produce training aids.
• Facilitate courses and labs; measure learning impact and drive corrective actions.
• Continuously update lesson plans to reflect new requirements and current technical data.
• Identify and coordinate subject-matter trainers when deep expertise is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of progressive professional and/or supervisory experience; OR
• Master’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience.

Accepted alternatives to a bachelor’s degree:

• Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate’s degree or other formal 2-year program AND either 2 years relevant exempt experience or 4 years relevant non-exempt experience
• Military service at paygrade E-5 or higher
• High School/GED AND 4 years combined Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military, or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED AND 8 years combined Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military, or other relevant non-exempt experience

Preferred: Demonstrated welding background.

About HII and Benefits

We are a people-first, ethics-led organization recognized among America’s leading large employers. Expect a supportive culture, career-long learning, and pathways to advancement.

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plan options
• On-site health centers and telemedicine
• Wellness programs and employee assistance offerings
• 401(k) savings options with financial education and planning tools
• Life insurance and tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and scholarships (early childhood through post-secondary)

Note: Some benefits may vary by division or location.

Next Steps

Ready to elevate the standard of naval welding training? Apply now and help us advance the fleet.

Equal Opportunity Notice

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