Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator - Federal Markets (Trade Show Representative 3) - 23153

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Date: May 6, 2025

Location: McLean, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 23153 

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $75,599.00 - $105,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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

 

Who we are

HII's Mission Technologies division is in search of a proactive communicator to assist with strategic stakeholder engagement by optimizing the tradeshow experience. As the Stakeholder Tradeshow Coordinator, you will play an essential role in the HII Mission Technologies Communications team. Your primary responsibility will be to engage with both internal and external stakeholders worldwide, through industry trade shows, conferences, and other significant events that support the federal markets. Your goal will be to create an environment that promotes an understanding of HII and its value to the customer domain and national security. You will work to build valuable partnerships across HII and key communities using a strategic and measurable approach.

 

This position will be hybrid in the DMV area with reporting to our McLean, VA office at least two days per week. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the continuous development and execution of a global stakeholder engagement program to effectively communicate the HII brand at key trade shows and events.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to plan events/exhibits, align goals, determine objectives and expected ROI.
  • Amplify key content and messaging, manage resources, and orchestrate all elements across the pre- to post-show timelines.
  • Manage pre-event logistics, staffing, budget management, creative implementation, and post-event follow-up.
  • Collaborate with HII's Communications team to create and implement strategic campaigns and alignment across stakeholder engagement program.
  • Develop HII strategic engagement plans with HII counterparts to support streamlined messaging and unified company presence.
  • Build strong and strategic relationships with external vendors, associations, and industry partners.
  • Manage the proposals, contracts and invoices of all vendors, from start to finish.
  • Seek opportunities and take initiative to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes, resource allocation, and any aspects of the stakeholder engagement program.

What you need to have:

  • 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
  • The ideal candidate will possess a background in technological marketing and take a central role in demonstrating and highlighting our IT products and solutions within a dynamic demo environment in our exhibits.
  • Possess creative product marketing skills.
  • Background in marketing commercial technology.
  • Understanding of defense and national security markets.
  • Demonstrated successful corporate and/or senior government communications experience. 
  • Experience in the trade show management field, including event/exhibit coordination, associations.
  • A track record of managing complex events and have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver communications/plans/reports to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Results-focused leader and a strategic thinker.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.
  • Energetic, flexible, collaborate and proactive.

Bonus points for:

  • 5+ years of demonstrated successful corporate and/or senior government communications experience.

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.

 

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.

 

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.