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Huntington Ingalls Industries Operations Specialist - Rotator (Mission Assurance 2) - 18658 in Fort Meade, Maryland
Requisition Number: 18658
Required Travel: 76 - 100%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly
Level of Experience: Mid HI
This opportunity resides 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 necessary to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the Intelligence Community, the 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 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.
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Summary
HII-Mission Technologies is looking for an Operational Specialist (OS) supporting program flight operations as an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Subject Matter Expert (SME) working in a small, close-knit crew environment providing expertise in support of mission requirements. Coordinate with DoD entities and agencies to facilitate cutting-edge product development to ensure client capabilities meet current and future objectives. Shall have strong knowledge of ISR operations, air navigation, aircraft mission planning, and the key factors in aircraft survivability. Recent operational experience is a must. Must be comfortable with managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment and possess the ability to complete assignments with little or no supervision. Requires deployments up to four months in length to remote sites with austere conditions. Work will be in support of multiple Combatant Commands including but not limited to EUCOM, Indo-PACOM, and AFRICOM
Essential Job Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of an Operation Specialist (OS) is to perform Mission Planning and/or Operations support to external and internal customers prior to and during missions
and conduct flight following on the Joint Operations Command Watch Floor. The OS will maintain 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 collection deck(s), Air Tasking Orders (ATO), Special Instructions (SPINS), Air Coordination Orders (ACO), and other documents relevant to major joint air, ground, and maritime operations.
Deploys OCONUS working with US Military Forces and/or Foreign Allied Military Forces in Tactical Operations Centers and Military Intelligence Community.
Develop and deliver mission briefings, execute mission debriefings, and compile after-action reports (AAR) as required.
Provide technical, tactical, and operational Signal Intelligence, Electronic Warfare Analysis, Mission Planning, and/or Operations support to external and internal customers.
Conduct real-time communication and distribution of multi-source information with aircrew and ground assets during all phases of flight via Tactical Data Link and chat (e.g., Link-16/mIRC) or beyond the line of site satellite communications (BLoS SATCOM).
Operate ground-based Communications systems (e.g., ICS, PRC117, ARC 210/231) as well as Small Secure Datalink (SSDL) radios.
Maintain appropriate electronic and hard copy products, reports, and records. May provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
What We Are Looking For
2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
Clearance - Must possess and maintain a current TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.
Must be a US Citizen
United States Passport is valid throughout deployment periods.
Experience with airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations. Recent deployed operational experience in the ISR mission set.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with the tasking authority, local officials, customer on-site representatives, and crew members. Applicants must be fully deployable according to AFRICOM, EUCOM, and PACOM Theater Entry Requirements.
Ability to deploy OCONUS and to travel with 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 to OCONUS locations is expected
Preferred: Bonus Points For...
Clearance: Possess and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph.
A demonstrated technical understanding of Government communications networks and computer systems.
Experience with some or all of the following: intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), geospatial/imagery intelligence (GEOINT/IMINT), and signals intelligence (SIGINT).
5 years as a 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).
Graduate of military technical training courses 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
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Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Must meet medical readiness for deployable area assigned.
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.
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 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.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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.