Operational Specialist – Rotator (Mission Assurance 2) – 20423

Application number: 20423

Required travel: 76 – 100%

Employment Type: Full-time/Hourly/Non-exempt

Expected Salary Range: $76,332.00 – $110,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly

Experience Level: Mid HI

This opportunity lies with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR)a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets required to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the Intelligence Community, military services, geographic and functional combatant commands, and DoD agencies.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies to serve mission partners around the world. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense—the data evolution—by accelerating a broad range of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet maintenance, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in any class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We can’t wait to meet you.

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Who we are

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking an Operational Specialist (OS) to support program flight operations as an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Subject Matter Expert (SME) working in a small, close-knit crew environment and providing expertise in support of mission requirements. Coordinate with DoD entities and agencies to facilitate advanced product development to ensure customer capabilities meet current and future objectives. Must have a solid understanding of ISR operations, air navigation, aircraft mission planning, and key factors in aircraft survivability. Recent operational experience is a must. Must be comfortable managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment and must possess the ability to execute missions with little or no supervision. Requires deployments up to four months to remote locations with harsh conditions. Work will be in support of multiple Combatant Commands including but not limited to EUCOM, Indo-PACOM, and AFRICOM

What you are going to do

• The primary responsibilities of an Operations Specialist (OS) are to perform Mission Planning and/or Operations support to external and internal customers prior to and during missions and to perform flight tracking on the Joint Operations Command Watch Floor. The OS maintains communications with the aircraft during all phases of flight via IRC chat or beyond the line of site satellite communications (BLoS SATCOM).
• Support the review and/or development of assembly decks, Air Tasking Orders (ATO), Special Instructions (SPINS), Air Coordination Orders (ACO) and other documents relevant to major joint air, ground and maritime operations.
• Deploy OCONUS with U.S. forces and/or allied foreign forces in tactical operations centers and military intelligence.
• Develop and deliver mission briefings, conduct mission debriefings, and prepare after action reports (AAR) as required.
• Provide technical, tactical and operational support in the areas of signals intelligence, electronic warfare analysis, mission planning and/or operational support to external and internal customers.
• Conduct real-time communication and distribution of multi-source information with crew members and ground assets during all phases of flight via Tactical Data Link and chat (e.g., Link-16/mIRC) or Beyond Line Of Site Satellite Communications (BLoS SATCOM).
• Operate ground-based communications systems (e.g. ICS, PRC117, ARC 210/231) and Small Secure Datalink (SSDL) radios.
• Ensure the correct electronic and paper products, reports and records.
• Can provide guidance and training to less experienced staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What we are looking for

• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 0 years of experience with a Master’s degree in a related field; or a High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Declaration – Must possess a valid TS/SCI and must be able to pass a polygraph test.
• Must be a US citizen
• An American passport is valid for the entire deployment period.
• Experience in air intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
• Recent operational experience in the ISR mission.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with the client, local officials, client site representatives and crew members.
• Candidates must be fully deployable according to AFRICOM, EUCOM, and PACOM Theater eligibility requirements.
• Ability to deploy OCONUS and travel on reasonable notice for periods of up to four months
• Operational knowledge of Google Earth, NGA GIS, other geospatial software and resources, MS Office products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Publisher, etc.) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Travel: 50% of travel is expected to be to OCONUS locations.

Preference: Bonus points for…

• Declaration: Possession of and maintenance of a TS/SCI with lie detector.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge of government communications networks and computer systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Geospatial/Imagery Intelligence (GEOINT/IMINT), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT).
• 5 years as Navy SS-3/EWO/Special Projects (P-3C, P-8A), ECMO/WSO (EA-6B, EA-18G), or EP-3E LABOP or EWOP or Mission Commander. Air Force EWO/WSO (RC-135, EC-130 Compass Call), Air Force/Navy Air Battle Manager (AWACS, E-2C/D).
• Graduated from military technical schools such as Electronic Warfare Officer, Navy Aviation Electronic Warfare School, Air Battle Manager and Navy Airborne Early Warning School.
• Recent operational ISR experience
• Experience with international operations

Physical requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, marine or laboratory environment. Ability to climb ladders and handle confined spaces and extreme temperature changes.

HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits including top medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; savings plan options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonuses/other non-recurring compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this position, will be discussed by the recruiter during the application screening phase.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval vessels and defense technology solutions that protect our seas, air, land, space, and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes professionals; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers, we are an organization committed to values ​​and ethics, putting the safety and well-being of people first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII you will find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continued career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we work towards a future in which everyone is free and can develop.
Today’s challenges are greater than ever and the nation needs the best of us. That’s why we focus on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens the organization, sparks creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the working lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Do you need help?
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries regarding a reasonable accommodation request will be responded to from this email address. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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