Corporate Director, Business Development – Government Customer Relations
HII
Posted: 10/21/2026
Commercial Business Rotational Development Internship
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Posted: 10/21/2026Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in government relations and stakeholder engagement within the defense sector, particularly focusing on nuclear-powered surface ship programs. Proven ability to align organizational priorities with government policies and requirements while maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders.
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Government RelationsStakeholder EngagementNavy Program AcquisitionBudgeting and ProgrammingSenior-Level Leadership
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as liaison between Newport News Shipbuilding and stakeholders for nuclear-powered surface ship programs, including nuclear aircraft carriers (CVN) and nuclear battleships (BBGN)
- Develop and maintain customer engagement plans with Government Customer Relations and Newport News Shipbuilding
- Coordinate federal government relations and internal alignment for nuclear surface ship programs
- Identify and develop shared understanding and alignment between customers and HII/NNS through strategic engagement with government, naval advocacy, and interest organizations
- Monitor, analyze, and communicate budget, regulatory, political, and competitive developments affecting HII and NNS priorities
- Represent government policies and requirements consistent with NNS corporate priorities
- Coordinate Navy and government integration and strategic focus for customer and distinguished-personnel visits to HII NNS facilities
- Align and translate NNS priorities into government policymaking, requirements, acquisition strategies, planning, and budgeting priorities
- Translate NNS priorities, activities, and outcomes for customer communications
- Support and participate in major tradeshows representing HII and NNS
- Establish and maintain relationships with the Department of the Navy, defense industry, and government to identify and respond to evolving opportunities and risks
- Perform other duties assigned by Government Customer Relations/corporate leadership
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; minimum of 10 years professional experience; or Master's and 8 years of relevant experience
- Established relationships within the DoN and DoW
- Understanding of DoN and DoW requirements, budget, programming, and acquisition processes
- SECRET security clearance eligible
- Experience in DoN and DoW requirements and/or resourcing or program acquisition of relevant Navy programs (nice to have)
- Experience in DoN or DoW Planning, Programming, Budgeting Execution (PPBE) process, including interactions with U.S. Congress (nice to have)
- U.S. Navy carrier aviation/carrier strike group operational experience (nice to have)
- U.S. Navy nuclear engineering officer qualification (nice to have)
- Senior-level naval/military/government leadership experience (nice to have)
- U.S. citizenship required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation assistance
- Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
- On-site health centers
- Tele-medicine
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options (401K)
- Financial education and planning tools
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Educational and training programs for continual career growth
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Hard Skills
Understanding of DoN and DoW RequirementsAcquisition ProcessesPlanning, Programming, Budgeting Execution (PPBE)Nuclear Engineering Officer QualificationU.S. Navy Operational Experience
Soft Skills
Relationship ManagementStrategic CommunicationAnalytical Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
SECRET Security Clearance Eligible
Industry Keywords
Nuclear Aircraft CarriersNuclear BattleshipsDepartment of the NavyDefense IndustryGovernment Policies