Senior Manager, Employer Brand (Mgr Communications 2)

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Date: Jun 19, 2026

Location: McLean, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29044 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $110,217.00 - $145,000.00 

Security Clearance: None  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
  • Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
  • Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
  • Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
  • Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.


These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission Technologies.

Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Manager, Employer Brand. The Senior Manager of Employer Brand will shape how employees and prospective talent experience the HII brand. You will lead the next evolution of workforce engagement — Employee Engagement 2.0 — using modern, creative, and immersive approaches that reach all employees, including those who are deskless, deployed, or embedded at customer sites.

 

This role blends employer brand strategy, internal communications, and experience design to build pride, reinforce culture, and help employees understand their impact on national security. You’ll partner closely with leadership, HR, Communications, and Mission Technologies teams to deliver clear, consistent, and inspiring messaging that elevates the employee experience and strengthens HII’s reputation as an employer of choice. This position supports a hybrid work schedule based out of our McLean, VA office.

What You Will Do:

Employer Brand Strategy

  • Define and evolve the employer value proposition to reflect the voice, aspirations, and experiences of our workforce.
  • Develop and execute a high‑impact employee engagement model that uses fresh, modern, and creative approaches to connect employees to HII’s mission and culture.
  • Create brand‑driven employee experiences such as interactive digital campaigns, immersive storytelling, micro‑content series, culture activations, and mission‑moment spotlights.
  • Strengthen internal storytelling by highlighting teams, innovations, and real‑world mission outcomes that resonate with employees.
  • Introduce new engagement formats including short‑form video, behind‑the‑scenes content, employee‑generated stories, live digital events, and experiential moments.
  • Design engagement strategies for deskless and customer‑site employees using mobile‑first content, on‑site activations, QR‑enabled experiences, and communication channels tailored to their work environments.
  • Build community and connection through creative programs that celebrate people, milestones, innovation, and impact.

Internal Communications Leadership

  • Partner with HII leadership and functional teams to shape and streamline employee communications across all internal channels and platforms.
  • Enhance and develop communication channels and content to improve reach, relevance, and employee connection.
  • Ensure communication access for all employees including those without regular computer access or working in secure or customer‑owned environments.

Talent Brand & Recruitment Marketing

  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to strengthen HII’s talent brand and attract high‑quality candidates.
  • Develop talent‑focused content that showcases culture, career growth, and mission impact.
  • Ensure alignment between internal and external employer brand to create a seamless employee and candidate experience.

Measurement & Insights

  • Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks to evaluate engagement, sentiment, and brand impact.
  • Use insights to optimize programs and continuously improve the employee experience.

What We're Looking For:

  • 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
  • Proven ability to build and execute engagement strategies that strengthen culture and employee connection.
  • Strong storytelling, writing, and content development skills.
  • Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
  • Ability to translate complex business priorities into clear, inspiring employee‑focused narratives.
  • Data‑driven mindset with experience measuring engagement and brand impact.
  • Collaborative, empathetic, and strategic leadership style.

Preferred Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, HR, or related field.
  • 7–10+ years of experience in employer brand, internal communications, employee engagement, or related disciplines.

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The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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. Our 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.

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? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.