Supply Chain Management Intern

Job Description

About Company: HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, boasting more than 25,000 employees, including multi-generational shipbuilders. The company stands as the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and is one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With a rich, 135-year history, HII’s NNS team is diverse and innovative, comprising skilled trades, project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. They collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration to build the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships.

Why HII:
HII builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions, safeguarding seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. The 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, HII is a values and ethics-driven organization that prioritizes people’s safety and well-being. Employees find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth. Working at HII is seen as an opportunity to build a future, ensuring a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Benefits:
HII offers comprehensive benefits, including:
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
• On-site health centers and tele-medicine
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education/planning tools
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• *Note: Some benefits may vary by division or work location.•
HII is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

About the Job: Internship Opportunity

Req ID: 44290
Team: C203 HR & TALENT ACQUISITION (This team is facilitating the hiring process)
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Employment Type: Full-Time (during the internship)
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No – Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: No
Clearance Required: No – Clearance Not Required to Start

The Role:
Newport News Shipbuilding offers internships designed to allow students to gain valuable experience in technical or administrative positions. These opportunities provide hands-on experience in their field of study and foster an understanding of the company’s business operations. While not guaranteed, an internship could potentially lead to future full-time employment.

Physical Requirements (for some positions):
Certain engineering, technical, and waterfront positions may necessitate the ability to physically access a wide variety of work sites, including those aboard ships under various stages of construction or overhaul. This may involve the use of vertical and inclined ladders and could require limited kneeling, stooping, and standing.

Must Have (Requirements):
To be considered for this internship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
• Be enrolled in a degree program that supports the company’s business requirements, typically in Supply Chain Management.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Official transcripts will be required.
• Attend a college/university (undergraduate or graduate program) in the fall following the internship.
• Be enrolled in a 4-year college/university (or 2+2 program) or master’s degree program for Fall 2026.
• Be available to work a 40-hour work week for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer.
• Unofficial transcripts are required when applying. Failure to upload transcripts at the time of application will result in automatic disqualification.

Nice to Have:
• *No specific “Nice to Have” qualifications are detailed in the provided text.•
Assistance for Applicants:
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to `buildyourcareer@hii-co.com` stating the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Only inquiries concerning reasonable accommodation requests will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may call 1-844-849-8463 and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding for assistance.