Tech Jobs in Newport News, VA
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Newport News, VA sits on the James River, offering a thriving tech ecosystem fueled by defense, logistics, and marine engineering. The city’s proximity to Norfolk and the Naval Shipyard creates a steady demand for software, data analytics, and cybersecurity talent. With a growing startup scene in the West End and the Atlantic District, tech professionals find a mix of high‑growth opportunities and stable defense contracts.
Key players range from large contractors like Northrop Grumman and GDIT to niche firms such as Shoreline Software Solutions and the local Virginia Tech research labs. The region also hosts a vibrant fintech cluster in the Ballange area, banking firms like FirstBank, and emerging AI labs at the Peninsula College of Technology. These companies cover roles from embedded systems engineers to cloud architects and UX designers.
Cost of living in Newport News sits 4% below the national average, with median home prices around $260,000 and a modest commuter tax. Transparent salary data helps candidates gauge whether a role’s pay aligns with local expenses—especially important when moving from higher‑cost coastal cities. At Job Transparency, you can see exact salary ranges before you apply, ensuring you make informed career decisions.
End User Support (End User Support 1) - 4293
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Fairfax, VA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Program Manager 2 - 38161
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
HII Technical Solutions is seeking a Program Manager for an engineering contract supporting the development of US Navy shore-based integrated training systems. The role involves overseeing project operational aspects, managing direct reports, ensuring project work products align with organizational standards, and facilitating successful project execution. The ideal candidate should have 15 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field, PMP certification, and experience with DoD customers, projects, and processes. An active DoD SECRET security clearance is required.
Solutions Architect, Lead - 37979
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Springfield, VA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Host
Company: Cracker Barrel
Location: Winchester, VA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
The job posting for a Host at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Winchester, VA, emphasizes a welcoming and friendly environment. The role involves greeting guests, managing seating, and potentially advancing to management positions. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering a culture of belonging, top-notch training, and diverse career paths. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible schedules, health benefits, and employee discounts.
Customer Service Representative
Company: Koalafi
Location: Richmond, VA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Koalafi is a company that offers payment plans for big purchases, benefiting over 2 million customers and 17,000 retailers. They are seeking a Customer Service Representative with strong communication skills, call center experience, and the ability to work independently. Koalafi values innovation, trust, and ownership, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.
Dishwasher
Company: Cracker Barrel
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
The job posting for a Dishwasher and Kitchen Team Member at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Staunton, VA, emphasizes a supportive work environment. The role involves maintaining a clean and well-stocked kitchen, working closely with both kitchen and dining room teams, and having flexible hours with opportunities for promotion. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers top-notch training, diverse career paths, and competitive pay and benefits. Employees are encouraged to cross-train and grow within the company, with opportunities for internal development and career advancement.
Production Planning and Scheduler Manager (Mgr Prod Planning Sched 1) - 4384
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Newport News, VA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Communications Systems Analyst (MV) - 37853
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Newport News, VA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
Huntington Ingalls Industries - Technical Solutions Division (HII-TSD) is seeking an Enterprise Telephone Systems Support candidate to collaborate with Air Combat Command (ACC) A6 directorate at Langley AFB, VA. The role involves providing enterprise-level support for ACC, managing voice switch related issues across 13 bases, and transitioning from legacy TDM systems to emerging VOIP/VOSIP technologies. Key responsibilities include working with vendors, planning communication systems, developing procedures, and advocating for VOIP funding. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in IT network engineering, extensive hands-on experience in telephone switch maintenance, Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security) certification, and broad experience with multiple vendor equipment. Additional requirements include Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technology expertise, technical level II certification, and project management experience in IP telephone network related programs.
Network Engineer, Senior - 37682
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
The Sr. Communications Engineer role is part of the Navy Continuous Training Environment's (NCTE) Instrumentation, Communications and EW (ICE) Engineering Team. This position involves providing direct support to the Communications Engineering Lead and supporting engineering tasking for all sites and components of the Navy's LVC training ranges. Key responsibilities include system development, deployment, integration of system modifications, range reconfigurations, and new facility build-ups. The role requires designing, developing, deploying, testing, documenting, and supporting RF radio communication and computer systems, integrating solutions into a globally distributed enterprise network. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field with 5-7 years of relevant experience, and preferably a Master's degree. Knowledge of LOS and SATCOM RF communications systems, IP network fundamentals, and experience with configuring applications on Windows/Linux operating systems are highly desirable. The role involves periodic travel CONUS and OCONUS.
Team Lead - Senior Knowledge Manager (Project Management Analyst 4) - 3668
Company: Alion Science and Technology
Location: Springfield, VA
Posted Jan 24, 2025
HII's Technical Solutions Division is seeking a Team Lead, Senior Knowledge Manager in Ft. Belvoir, VA. The role involves aligning processes and technology for information sharing, managing databases and content, compiling performance reports, and disseminating intelligence products. Minimum qualifications include 10 years of experience in an intelligence discipline within the DoD or IC, an active TS/SCI security clearance, and advanced experience with Microsoft SharePoint. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, and 12 years of related experience.