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QUALITY ANALYST 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Newport News, VAFull-time$84–105K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$84–105K/yr
Location
Newport News, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

The Quality Analyst 3 develops and implements program quality plans, procedures, and programs using statistical quality control, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma. The role reviews and reports quality discrepancies, investigates recurring problems, and develops corrective actions. It works with manufacturing, engineering, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure requirements are met. The position is full-time, first shift, and not eligible for telework.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Task ManagementAttention to DetailSelf-MotivationPrioritizationProject LeadershipData AnalysisReport GenerationPresentation DevelopmentSAPMicrosoft OfficeInternal AuditingProduction CommunicationSWSSCognosWPSCarrier ConstructionSubmarine ConstructionQuality AuditingQuality SurveillanceTeam Learning SessionsDeckplate Learning Sessions

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 6 YearsMaster's Degree and 4 YearsNNS Apprentice School GraduateNavy Nuclear Power School GraduateAssociate's Degree or 2-Year Program and ExperienceMilitary Paygrade E-5+ ExperienceHigh School/GED and Relevant ExperiencePrior NNS Camera Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

QUALITY ANALYST 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 29, 2026

Req ID: 50464

Team: M40 ESHP MANUF

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $84,000.00 to $105,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses. Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems. Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 4 year of relevant professional experience

One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:

  • NNS Apprentice School graduate

  • Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

  • Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience

  • Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience

  • High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience

  • High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Nice to Have

The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to effectively manage task assignments and execution with both external and internal suppliers, engineering, vendors as well as all aspects of the value stream. The candidate shall demonstrate strong attention to detail, be self-motivated, be able to prioritize and lead multiple projects with limited oversight.

  • Prior experience with data analysis, report generating and presentation development is required

  • Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office is required.

  • Experience in developing and performing internal audits within the Manufacturing shops is required

  • Strong ability to interact with all levels of Production is required.

  • Experience with SWSS, Cognos and WPS is preferred.

  • Knowledge of Carrier and Submarine construction is preferred.

  • Prior NNS Camera clearance is desirable.

-Experience in conducting quality audits and surveillances, Team Learning Sessions (TLS) and Deckplate Learning Sessions (DLS).

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. HII’s diverse 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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: 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, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] 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 e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,962 open Quality Assurance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$84–105K/yr
  • Virginia median$84–130K/yr80 salary ranges
  • US median$87–142K/yr2,244 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 13% below the Virginia median midpoint ($109K) — in the middle half of Quality Assurance salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 138 open Quality Assurance jobs in Virginia and 4,962 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Quality Assurance postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,796 postings).
Education
1,696 of the 4,962 open Quality Assurance jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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