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Requisition Number: 27746 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $135,135.00 - $195,000.00 Security Clearance: TS/SCI Level of Experience: Senior This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth 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 sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 Summary HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Special & Tactical Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support advanced modeling, simulation, and training activities within the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at NAS Patuxent River, MD. JSE is a high-fidelity synthetic battlespace used for test, training, threat replication, and mission rehearsal across the Department of Defense. In this role, you will apply deep operational and tactical expertise to design, build, execute, and debrief complex mission scenarios involving Special and Tactical Operations platforms. You will work closely with simulator operators, government stakeholders, mission planners, and technical teams to ensure realistic behavior of both manned and constructive entities. This role is ideal for a seasoned operator or mission crew member who understands weapons systems, sensors, TTPs, and multi-platform coordination in contested environments. Impact Your expertise will directly shape mission realism used by the Navy and joint forces to test next-generation capabilities and conduct advanced training. By planning and orchestrating large-scale exercises, you will help ensure that operators and analysts experience scenarios that accurately reflect real-world threats, tactics, and operational environments. Key Responsibilities * Operate simulation cockpits or consoles to represent real-world platform capabilities and tactical employment. * Plan, build, execute, and debrief missions and scenarios supporting both test and training events within JSE. * Provide subject matter expertise on threat and friendly tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). * Develop, refine, and validate system requirements; support systems development and operational workflows. * Provide test, evaluation, and assessment support for JSE software models and system behaviors. * Create and update mission planning materials, academics, and scenario documentation. * Coordinate with simulator operators and exercise participants to manage constructive entities and orchestrate multi-platform Large Force Exercise (LFE) events. * Operate JIAB components and other simulation applications; troubleshoot and report technical issues. * Support integration of new systems, platforms, and threat models into the JSE environment. * Deliver user training and support for flight test, ground test, and rehearsal events. * Provide instructor-level insights to help shape tactics and scenario design for test and training audiences. * May perform limited managerial or administrative tasks in support of operations. What you must have * 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience. * Operational, tactical, training, or test experience involving military platforms, weapons systems, sensors, EW, cyber, C2, or mission systems operations. * Prior operational or test platform crewmember experience (aircrew, mission crew, operator, or equivalent). * Strong written and oral communication skills. * Ability to support on-site operations; role is not eligible for remote work. * Ability to work morning/evening shifts to meet test/training schedule requirements. * Current or Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. * U.S. Citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications * A graduate level degree in a related field desired. * Current or Active DoD TS/SCI clearance. * Experience with GRID, NGTS, DIADS, ART, WSCE, FIAB, VATS, or other JSE-related simulation tools. * Weapons School graduate. * Previous experience supporting Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) operations or scenario design. Physical Requirements * Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity to meet requirements for simulation system operation and console interaction. * Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment. HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class 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. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application. 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. Our 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. 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 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.