CORPORATE DIRECTOR SECURITY 2
Newport News Shipbuilding
Arlington, VA · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
Req ID: 50547 Team: N357 HUMAN RESOURCES Entity: HII Corporate Office Shift: 1st
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Salary Range: $234,000.00 to $292,000.00
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 Corporate Team HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
HII, a global, all-domain defense provider, has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Security 2 in our Arlington, Virginia office (Emergency Management & Security).
The Director of Security and Emergency Management is a senior security leader responsible for advancing the division’s security strategy and integrating security disciplines in support of operational performance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.
This role provides leadership across a broad portfolio including physical security, logical security integration, crisis management, emergency management, insider threat, business continuity and resumption, and industrial security programs. The Director ensures these capabilities operate as an integrated system that protects people, facilities, information, and operations while enabling mission success.
Serving as the principal security advisor to divisional leadership, the Director translates complex risk environments into practical strategies that align security capabilities with operational priorities and government contractual requirements.
The position leads a team of security professionals and develops a high-performance organization grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Director is responsible for strengthening leadership capability within the security function and ensuring the team is prepared to operate effectively during both steady-state operations and crisis conditions.
The Director oversees the integration and execution of security programs, budgets, and resources while ensuring alignment with corporate security policies and regulatory obligations. Working closely with corporate security, legal, human resources, information technology, and operational leadership, the role ensures divisional security initiatives are integrated with enterprise governance and risk management frameworks.
The Director also leads the planning, exercising, and operational response for crisis and emergency events, coordinating with executive leadership, divisional partners, and public safety agencies to ensure effective decision-making and operational continuity.
Through strategic leadership and disciplined program execution, the Director strengthens the organization’s ability to anticipate risk, safeguard mission-critical assets, and sustain operational resilience in an evolving security environment.
Must Have
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (or the equivalent in education, training and experience) plus 10 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience
-or-
Master's degree and 8 years relevant experience.
Must have Top Secret DOD Clearance or be able to obtain TS clearance.
Nice to Have
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.
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 e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.