Identity / Risk Management Field Ops (Mission Assurance 3) - 28110

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 95,399 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading defense contractor located in Fort Meade seeks an Identity / Risk Management Field Operations specialist. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in operational security and risk management, alongside a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Candidates must be prepared for 76-100% travel and hold a TS/SCI clearance. This position plays a crucial role in supporting national security objectives through effective handling of sensitive materials. Competitive benefits and a full-time salary are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with operational security procedures and risk management techniques.
• Strong knowledge of surveillance and counter-surveillance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Enable technical and tactical operations handling sensitive materials.
• Engage with stakeholders to optimize operational systems.
• Develop innovative solutions for complex operational challenges.

Skills

Operational security

Risk management

Surveillance techniques

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Technical surveillance equipment

Job description

Identity / Risk Management Field Ops (Mission Assurance 3) - 28110

Location: Fort Meade, MD, Maryland, United States

Requisition Number: 28110

Required Travel: 76 - 100%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $95,399.00 - $130,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

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.

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.

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled military veteran or IC Agency counterpart to support customer operations in various locations in the United States. This critical role serves a national intelligence agency in a complex, evolving program. As an Identity / Risk Management Field Operations specialist, you will enable technical and tactical operations by handling sensitive materials dispersed at specified transit nodes. You must be able to work independently or in small teams, using discretion and demonstrating a high level of operational security. Under general direction from HII leadership, you will handle sensitive assignments requiring travel to specified locations within the United States to support national security objectives. You will anticipate future requirements, evaluate plans, and apply best practices to meet urgent operational needs. Your expertise will be essential in assessing feasibility, advising command leadership, and ensuring mission success. A thorough understanding of operational mission areas and relevant national security requirements is required.

76-100% TRAVEL REQUIRED

User Collaboration: Engages with stakeholders to refine requirements, assess training effectiveness, and optimize operational systems.

Operational Leadership: Develops innovative solutions for complex challenges. Leads small-scale projects, working groups, and training initiatives.

Quality & Compliance: Ensures high standards in documentation, reporting, and security procedures. Resolves program priorities while maintaining mission integrity.

Expert Consultation: Produces high‑impact briefings, reports, and strategic insights as needed. Mentors and guides teammates to advance operational excellence and collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

• 5+ years of special activities and enhanced operational security experience with a bachelor’s degree. Experience may be substituted for education
• Experience with various techniques applied to surveillance/counter‑surveillance, risk management methodologies, special activities planning, enhanced operational security techniques, and field security measures
• Maintain knowledge of established risk management and OPSEC plans
• Experience in determining the operational validity of existing enhanced operational security and risk management tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Knowledge of ubiquitous technical surveillance, surveillance countermeasures, sensitive route planning, operational travel security measures, and sensitive material handling
• Experience within the Intelligence Community (IC), CCMDs (J2X/J3X), or federal law enforcement in the specialty areas of special activities, counterintelligence operations, clandestine HUMINT, physical support to cyber operations, or expeditionary SIGINT
• Experience constructing and executing surveillance detection routes, planning for countersurveillance, profile management, and managing special activities
• TS/SCI clearance required; willingness to submit to FS Polygraph
• 76‑100% Travel Required
• Driver's License required with clean driving record

Preferred Requirements

• TS/SCI Clearance with current FS Polygraph
• 10+ years of special activities, clandestine HUMINT, counterintelligence operations, or advanced special operations techniques experience
• Successful completion of one of the following JCITA (or equivalent) courses: Fundamentals of Sensitive Support, traveler’s course, counter‑surveillance/surveillance detection course
• IC or military service special agent credentialing course
• IC or military service counterintelligence special agent credentialing course
• IC or military service Advanced Special Operations Techniques Level II or higher course
• IC or military service clandestine HUMINT credentialing course
• IC or military service training in SDRs/field tradecraft/enhanced operational security
• Previously held military occupational specialties in fields of K13A, 18F, 35M, 35L, 0211, SOCS-H, SOCS-F
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Other: Position may require supporting multiple US Government customers. Incumbent must be able to travel to points within designated area of responsibility on an "as required" basis.

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.

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.

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.