Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location: Newport News, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 30336

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $77,222.00 - $110,000.00

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 a Talent Acquisition Partner who is energized by finding top talent and partnering closely with hiring managers to build strategic sourcing approaches. This hybrid role can be based in San Diego, CA or Hampton Roads, VA.

Join a team where your recruiting expertise directly supports both corporate and technical hiring needs, and where you’ll see the immediate impact of your work. If you’re ready to grow your career with an organization committed to your success, apply today.

What We're Looking For

Perform full life-cycle recruiting and partner closely with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and fill positions effectively.
Source candidates using a wide range of tools, including job boards, internal databases, social media, advertisements, and proactive outreach.
Manage job postings, review resumes, schedule interviews, provide benefit information, and extend job offers.
Participate in Talent Acquisition team meetings and contribute recruiting updates.
Maintain applicant profiles in SuccessFactors (HRIS).
Develop creative sourcing strategies and share best practices across the team.
Evaluate candidates for skill and competency fit and ensure strong offer acceptance rates through effective communication and pre closing.
Advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and partner across the organization to support business goals.
Build and maintain talent pipelines through relationships with internal teams, external partners, and professional organizations.

What We're Looking For

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.
Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Proven success in full cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and closing candidates.
Experience using proactive sourcing methods (job boards, Boolean searches, CRM/ATS tools, career fairs, social media, etc.).
Experience using applicant tracking systems, preferably SuccessFactors, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to participate in recruitment meetings and attend hiring/networking events.
Experience recruiting for technical roles such as engineers, technicians, software and cyber talent, and skilled trades.
Demonstrated success managing full life-cycle recruiting, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, candidate evaluation, offer management, and closing.
Experience recruiting for technical skill sets, such as engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, software, technicians, skilled trades and/or other specialized roles.
Experience using proactive sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, job boards, social media, professional networks, internal databases, referrals, and direct candidate outreach.
Ability to manage multiple requisitions and shifting business priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to build trusted relationships and provide consultative guidance to hiring managers and business leaders.
Ability to travel occasionally for hiring events, business meetings, or other recruiting activities.

Preferred Experience

Active engagement in digital and social recruiting.
Understanding of compliance requirements and talent acquisition processes.
Technical industry knowledge and familiarity with relevant skill sets, companies, and talent communities.
Experience recruiting within the defense, aerospace, intelligence, federal contracting, or government services industries.
Experience recruiting candidates with active security clearances or supporting positions with clearance and security requirements.
Experience supporting high-volume hiring, program transitions, contract awards, incumbent capture, or contingent hiring.
Knowledge of technical and mission-focused talent markets, relevant employers, professional organizations, and talent communities.
Demonstrated ability to develop sourcing strategies for critical, specialized, or difficult-to-fill positions.
Strong business acumen and the ability to influence stakeholders using recruiting data and market insights.
Understanding of federal contractor compliance requirements and Talent Acquisition policies and processes.

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.

Open roles (1)