Operations Research Analyst

Requisition Number : 18565

Required Travel : 0 - 10%

Employment Type : Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Security Clearance : Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience : Senior

This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination not readiness in piece parts.

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.

We are looking for a Sr. Operations Research Analyst to serve as the Lead Analyst to create and conduct studies and analyses relevant to space superiority and multi-domain operations;

you will oversee the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures to advance the creation of tools supporting Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analytics and apply emerging doctrine and tactics, whether detailed in formal doctrinal changes or emanating from Advanced Warfighting Experiments (AWEs), Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs), or Force XXI activities, to system design and development

This work is a blend of Ops Research analysis and Military Ops Research analysis activities. The focus of this work is assessing problems and solutions in space and multi-domain operations and to lead team to frame problems and perform analysis in advanced simulation environments such as AFSIM While this position is at Kirtland AFB, NM, the Analyst may have to travel to support specific program events or activities

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Essential Job Responsibilities

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

• 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 main 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Extensive knowledge of US DoD and IC space enterprise

• Experience in analyzing DoD space enterprise and control operations
• Experience using statistical analysis tools that enable identification of key parameters, and key values of key parameters (e.g., R, Dakota, Galaxy)
• Knowledge of multi-domain operations analysis
• Competent in Python and statistical tools
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS / SCI clearance

Preferred Requirements

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.

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 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.