Administration Generalist (Administration Generalist 2) - 29108

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Date: Jun 24, 2026

Location: Newport News, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29108 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $57,548.00 - $75,000.00 

Security Clearance: None  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking an Administration Generalist to support program leadership and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations in the program office. This positon will be located in our Newport News City Center office. This opportunity is within Nuclear & Environmental Services, part of HII’s Mission Technologies division. The group supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through site operations and the cleanup of legacy waste and is positioned to serve the growing commercial nuclear decommissioning market. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement administrative processes, office management practices, and systems to improve efficiency of the office environment.
  • Serve as initial “front desk” point of contact for employees and visitors, including answering incoming phone calls and coordinating administrative aspects of visits, tours, and meetings with outside attendees.
  • Ensure adequate and current inventory of office supplies for staff of 25-50 professionals.
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings sponsored by the directorate.
  • Represent the organization inside HII on key administrative matters, maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Manage calendars, meetings, and domestic and international travel for the Vice President and other executives, prioritizing competing demands.
  • Provide administrative support for development of executive reports, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and professionalism.
  • Represent the organization with the landlord’s agent for operational matters related to leased office space.
  • Provide any other administrative support as required.

What you need to have:

  • 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
  • Experience providing administrative support to leadership and cross functional teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint.
  • Experience handling sensitive information and work with minimal oversight.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across diverse internal and external groups.

Bonus points for:

  • Experience supporting defense, nuclear, engineering, or other highly regulated programs.
  • Experience supporting senior leadership or program management offices.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying boxes of records or equipment.


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.

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

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.