Sr. Operations Research Analyst 1

​Requisition Number: 21026 

Required Travel: 0 - 10% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $106,907.00 - $170,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain 

Level of Experience: Senior 

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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Job Description

HII is partnering in a critical training initiative within the United States Space Force (USSF) aimed at preparing space units for advanced tactical operations within a contested, degraded, and operationally limited (CDO) environment. This exercise represents a major milestone in the evolution of space as a distinct warfighting domain, reflecting a shift toward recognizing the strategic importance of space for national defense and international security.   

As the Operations Research Analyst 5, you will serve as the Lead Analyst to create and conduct studies and analyses relevant to space superiority and multi-domain operations, oversee the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures to advance the creation of tools supporting Space Domain Awareness and Space Control. Your daily activity involves gathering data to run experimental simulations while using analytics to define problem sets. In addition, you will be responsible for light-weight development and translating trusted government agents needs to a definable problem set for software engineers. This job will be located at Kirtland AFB in a SCIF.

The focus of this work is assessing problems and solutions in space and multi-domain operations. Job functions include leading analysts in and personally doing the following:

Use knowledge of US/Allied/adversary/commercial/civil space asset capabilities and CONOPS to do the following:

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Essential Job Responsibilities

• Create detailed assessment plans of US space enterprise and adversary’s space enterprise to identify capability gaps and recommended mitigation activities, and execute the assessment plan;
• Assess the impact of doctrine, new technologies and or new CONOPS on the effectiveness of the US or adversary space enterprises;
• Analyze and provide recommendations on issues dealing with disciplines such as military command control and communications, electronic warfare, weapon systems, contingency operations, Rules of Engagement, Military Tactics Techniques and Procedures (MTTP), force planning, and training exercises;
• Coordinate with user community representatives throughout all phases of development concerning requirements definition, clarification, prioritization, and alternatives;
• Analyze the conduct and results of operational user training, military maneuvers or simulated wartime operations undertaken to maintain the capabilities of a force;
• Analyze, compare, and evaluate the relative merits of program designs and alternatives;
• Apply emerging doctrine and tactics, whether detailed in formal doctrinal changes or emanating from Advanced Warfighting Experiments (AWEs), or Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs), to system design and development;
• Assess the impact of programmatic and technical options on stated user requirements and doctrine; and
• Prepare reports and brief summarizing support requirements, deficiencies, and investments for various programs and systems.
• Develop data mining tools and retrieve data from data repositories that are relevant to space domain awareness. Use advanced AI/ML techniques to perform analyses on the data, assess the situation, and develop advanced COAs to either mitigate adverse situations or take advantage of the situation.
• Work with enterprise operational, acquisition, and RDT&E communities to understand and articulate problems. 
• Lead team to frame problems and perform analysis in advanced simulation environments such as AFSIM.
• Manage daily workflow in GitLab for team of engineers.
• Collaborate with different organizations and teams associated with project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of US DoD and IC space enterprise
• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field (stem degree preferred); 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Professional Doctorate in related field;
• Experience in analyzing DoD space control operations.
• Experience using statistical analysis tools that enable identification of key parameters, and key values of key parameters (e.g., R, Dakota, Galaxy).
• Experience in multi-domain operations.
• Competent in Python
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Strong skills in problem solving.
• Strong skills in strategic and analytic thinking.
• Able to work in team environment.
• Knowledge in Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies, practices, and culture
• Strong knowledge of version control systems like GitLab, along with the ability to maintain/operate Gitlab in the cloud or on premises.
• Active U.S. Secret Clearance (Preferred).
• TS/SCI eligible. Background investigation within the last 5 years or in continuous monitoring is desired. 

Physical Requirements

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.

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.

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.