ISR Operations Manager – Programs (Remote, Part-Time)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced part-time ISR Operations Support to lead intelligence-driven aviation, reconnaissance, and operational planning efforts in support of U.S. Special Operations, Joint, and Interagency missions.

This role requires expertise in ISR platform operations, intelligence integration, and cross-functional mission execution in high-risk, high-tempo environments. This position focuses on leading aviation and ISR operations, delivering executive-level

Qualifications

• 6 years progressive experience with Bachelor's in related field; 4 years with Master's; or 10 years with High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of direct Intelligence or ISR support to U.S. Special Operations.
• Experience with collection management, intelligence analysis, and briefing senior-level intelligence organizations.
• Proficiency with Intelligence Community systems, tools, and analytic environments.
• Experience operating or supporting deployed ISR platforms (rotary-wing, airborne, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead ISR and aviation operational planning to support Joint, multinational, and interagency mission requirements.
• Direct daily operations and readiness planning for large, complex organizations, synchronizing aviation and ISR assets for mission-critical activities.
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings, intelligence-informed reports, and mission analyses for senior leaders and multinational partners.
• Manage lifecycle planning, risk mitigation, and execution for high-consequence ISR-enabled training and operational events.
• Oversee multimillion-dollar aviation and flight operations programs, applying disciplined cost controls, resource allocation, and operational monitoring.
• Partner with defense industry organizations to integrate new sensing and aviation technologies.
• Support large-scale operational deployments by developing ISR-informed mission plans, operational timelines, and intelligence integration frameworks.
• Contribute to acquisition and contract planning for aviation and ISR programs, including justification and oversight of multimillion-dollar operational requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical, operational, and business development teams to align ISR operational needs with future capability initiatives.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Intelligence Community tools

Job description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced part-time ISR Operations Support to lead intelligence-driven aviation, reconnaissance, and operational planning efforts in support of U.S. Special Operations, Joint, and Interagency missions.

This role requires expertise in ISR platform operations, intelligence integration, and cross-functional mission execution in high-risk, high-tempo environments. This position focuses on leading aviation and ISR operations, delivering executive-level