DATA ANALYST 3

Req ID: 43466 
Team: O13 HRIS 
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 Requirement:  No 

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start 

 

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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, 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

The Data Analyst III is a mid-level HR analytics professional responsible for developing actionable human capital insights, designing complex dashboards, and collaborating with HR and business leaders to support strategic workforce initiatives. This role bridges HR data with business performance through advanced analytics and storytelling.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain advanced dashboards and reports in Power BI to support HR leadership and business units.
• Translate HR data into actionable insights that drive decision-making on retention, workforce planning, and engagement.
• Lead the design and execution of data integrity audits across HR systems (SuccessFactors, recruiting, learning).
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence to identify metrics and KPIs aligned with strategic objectives.
• Automate recurring reporting processes using PowerQuery and other data transformation tools.
• Provide data support for compliance, reporting, and ad hoc executive requests.
• Mentor junior analysts and support cross-functional HRIS projects.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; 
Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; 
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:

• 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
• A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Nice to Have

•          Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, HR, Business, or Information Systems.

•          Experience in HR analytics or business intelligence.

•          Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerQuery, and Power BI.

•          Strong understanding of HRIS systems and relational data structures.

•          Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.

•          Experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, Recruiting, or Compensation modules.

•          Knowledge of statistical analysis or predictive modeling techniques.

•          Familiarity with SQL or similar data extraction languages.

•          Proven experience in HR data governance or systems integration projects.

 

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 benef