Organizational Development Specialist

Job Description

ORG DEVELOPMENT REP 1 | HII

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division, located in Newport News, VA. HII is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, specializing as the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers, and a provider of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. This role is essential for fostering a productive and satisfying work environment by developing and implementing training programs that enhance leadership capabilities and team effectiveness within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid Newport News, VA
• Pay: $61000–$77000 yearly
• Team: O44 LDR PROF & ORG DEV
• Mission: Designs and implements development training programs to enhance the effectiveness of managers and teams to increase organization productivity and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Design: Design and implement development training programs to enhance manager and team effectiveness.
• Performance Assessment: Assess critical business issues to design organization development and strategic plans for improved company performance.
• Initiative Facilitation: Facilitate the design and implementation of reengineering and/or reorganization efforts.
• Team Guidance: Advise on optimal team design and strategies for enhancing team performance.
• Leadership Coaching: Provide development, coaching, and training to managers on essential leadership skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience: 0 years of relevant exempt experience. Equivalents include NNS Apprentice School graduate, Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate, Associate’s Degree or other formal 2-year program with 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience, Military Paygrade E-5 or above, or High School/GED with 4 years combined Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience, or 8 years combined relevant non-exempt experience.
• Skills: Basic Project Management Knowledge, familiarity with project management fundamentals (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closing), and strong Organizational & Time‑Management Skills for managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Bonus: Internships, volunteer work, or coursework in project management, HR, or business operations.