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Requisition Number:30027

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$105,359.00-$150,000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:MidHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

HII-Mission Technologies seeks a Technical Assurance Manager to support our work at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

HII-Mission Technologies is a crucial provider of quick response technology assessments with a five-year contract to provide support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense with work primarily at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our staff offers a broad range of engineering and technical services, including technology demonstrations and assessments, laboratory and field experiments, and integrated research and analyses.

We are seeking additional qualified experts to join our technology assessment organization in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation activities for one or more projects. The technology assessments involve the study and review of a technology/concept and the delivery of impartial assessment services to support time-sensitive programmatic decisions. Each assessment is customized to the unique requirements of the respective clients and span a wide array of domains and systems.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert, providing critical advice to (RD-TSX) test engineers and stakeholders and implementing necessary controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Control Framework Development: Develop and implement a robust and effective control framework for technology, including mechanisms for continuous monitoring and proactive risk identification.
• Standardized Review Processes: Develop and implement systematic, integrated review processes to ensure consistent and standardized reporting across all assessments.
• Risk Analysis: Evaluate systems and analyze internal and external data sources to identify and assess project risks and help develop mitigation plans.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with project officers, test engineers, writers, reviewers, and other stakeholders across the technical branch and assessment group, fostering effective collaboration.
• Project Lifecycle Support: Conduct thorough, methodical, and timely reviews throughout the entire project assessment lifecycle, ensuring quality and adherence to standards. Use a systematic approach to find and correct issues.
• Team Leadership & Development: Proactively engage, source, train, and support test engineers, writers, reviewers, and stakeholders. Provide training on technical topics, as needed.
• Communication & Progress Tracking: Ensure timely communication of report reviews, actively track progress on all reviews, and drive efficient actioning on identified issues.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Quality team to ensure compliance with customer guidelines, internal standards, and a commitment to first‑time quality.
• Continuous Improvement: Remain aware of industry best practices, emerging threats, and evolving internal requirements.
• Operational Excellence: Review and track operational critical requirements throughout the systems test process to ensure continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.
• Leadership & Management: Lead and manage the technical aspects of the NAG's RD-TSX assessment program.
• Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Management: Conduct and oversee risk assessments and vulnerability scans of RD-TSX systems and networks.
• Compliance: Develop and implement security controls and safeguards in accordance with DoD and federal regulations (e.g., RMF, ICDs, NIST).
• Threat Intelligence: Monitor and analyze cybersecurity threats and risks impacting RD-TSX operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with DoD and federal regulations, as well as RD-TSX policies and procedures.
• Industry Awareness: Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies relevant to the DoD environment.
• Understanding of the DoD Acquisition Life Cycle.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other cybersecurity professionals within the DoD and across the Intelligence Community.

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Ability to work multiple projects and handle schedule changes and short suspense tasks.
• Experience in RF, cellular, cyber, EOD, CBRN, and networking technologies with a desire to learn new technology.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD frameworks and regulations (e.g., RMF, ICDs, NIST). Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat modeling, vulnerability management, incident response, and risk assessment.
• Understanding of tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, antivirus).
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly understand new technology, resolve complex problems, and overcome human and technical obstacles.
• Experience working with multi-level classified information systems in a secure office environment.
• Experience with DoD and IC directives and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. Strong self-motivation and self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision while also being a strong team player.
• Active Secrect Clearance.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physics, and 15 years of experience in test and evaluation or research and development and published in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Master of Science in Engineering (e.g. Structural, Environmental, Chemical, Biological, Radiological (Nuclear), Mechanical, Electrical systems, Operations Research, or Physics) and 10 years of experience in test and evaluation or research development.
• Experience in DoD Test and Evaluation and Rapid Assessments.
• Demonstrated experience in the field and industry.
• Experience with Government writing focused on a Senior-Leader audience.
• Experience with the style guides, such as the Government Publishing Office (GPO).
• Experience with the Department of Defense (DoD) Issuance Style Guide.
• Experience in DoD Knowledge Management activities.
• Current, or prior, Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve Special Operations Forces.

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The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. 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. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, https://vimeo.com/732533072 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 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.