About the role#
This is an unpaid internship through the Hire Vets Now SkillBridge program. It is designed for transitioning active-duty US military personnel within their final 180 days of service. You will work on projects while collaborating with a mentor and company leadership. The goal is to provide experience that aligns with your military training and background.
What you'll do#
- Support functional areas within Quality by tracking, gathering, and verifying data from multiple sources.
- Compile, review, and analyze data to generate reports, statistics, timelines, and presentations.
- Manage and update company forms, including creating new forms and revising existing ones.
- Maintain and update the forms database and provide weekly review reports.
- Review nuclear procedures for formatting and post them to SharePoint and IDE sites.
- Manage the Procedure Index and resolve routine questions regarding forms and procedures.
- Interact with employees across the company to provide information on unit processes.
What you'll need#
- You must be active-duty military within your final 180 days of service.
- Strong communication and customer service skills are required.
- Education and experience requirements depend on your specific Program of Instruction.
- This position requires US citizenship.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Newport News, Virginia.
- This is an on-site, full-time position.
- No relocation assistance is available for this role.
About HII
HII is a defense and space manufacturing company headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. Founded in 2011, the firm builds naval ships and defense technology solutions. Its operations include the production of surface combatants, aircraft carriers, and unmanned systems. The company employs over 10,000 people and maintains a workforce that includes engineers, scientists, and skilled tradespeople.
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