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CORPORATE SENIOR R&D TAX CREDIT ANALYST 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Newport News, VA • 1d ago

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 28, 2025

Req ID: 42257

Team: N365 CONTROLLER

Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

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 (Huntington Ingalls Industries) seeks an experienced Senior Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit Analyst 3 to join our team.

Responsibilities include

Support annual preparation and filing of the U.S. Federal R&D Tax Credit (Form 6765).

Collaborate with business segments, technology teams, and other subject matter experts to identify qualified research activities and related expenditures.

Assist in application of the IRS four-part test to assess eligibility of projects and activities.

Analyze financial data, project records, and technical documents to substantiate claims.

Prepare and / or review externally prepared R&D tax credit reports and supporting documentation.

Ensure compliance with governing IRS regulations and applicable court cases.

Work closely with internal subject matter experts to optimize tax positions.

Assist in responding to R&D tax credit audits or inquiries from tax authorities.

Assist in developing processes for identifying and capturing qualifying research activities and related expenses.

Work with large, complex data sets to build models and leverage data visualization tools.

Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to R&D incentives.

REMOTE CONSIDERED FOR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Economics, plus at least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably with federal R&D tax credit. Master's degree and 4 years relevant experience.

Nice to Have

Experience in R&D tax credit analysis, including identification of qualifying research activities and calculation of qualifying research expenses.

Experience with technical tax research (e.g., CCH, RIA, BNA portfolios, etc.)

Experience with the shipbuilding industry

Experience with data analysis, including Power BI and Alteryx

Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Strong technology, organizational, and project management skills with ability to work independently and manage multiple, competing priorities.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong analytical and research skills

CPA designation

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 toand 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.

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