Principal Military Analyst (Mission Assurance 5)- 30643

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 148,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental and vis…

Wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

Savings Plan Options (401(k))

Financial planning tools

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships (early childhood and post

Company-wide educational support

Job summary

Mission Technologies is seeking a Principal Military Analyst to support US PACOM onsite in Honolulu, HI. You will lead quantitative and qualitative operational research, develop realistic scenarios, and present insights to senior leaders.

The role requires extensive military planning experience, wargaming expertise, and a TS/SCI clearance. Expect ~25% travel and a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, 13+ with a master's, or 10+ with a PhD in a related field.
• Extensive experience in military joint operational planning and the operational arts at campaign/theater level.
• US PACOM theater experience and wargaming at campaign/theater level.
• Strong communication skills; ability to brief senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Indo-Pacific planning community to set research focus.
• Design research using the Scientific Method.
• Develop realistic operational scenarios for research.
• Support and utilize quantitative research by MS&A SMEs.
• Conduct qualitative research using Socratic Method with SMEs.
• Identify improvements in U.S. plans and policies; present findings to planners.

Skills

Joint operational planning

Wargaming

Operational research

Socratic method

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

MS&A systems

Job description

Requisition Number: 30643

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $148,388.00 - $175,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Senior HI

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.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.


• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.


• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.


• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.


• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.


• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Principal Military Analyst to support United States Pacific Command (US PACOM) onsite in Honolulu, HI. Specifically, the candidate will support the Operational Research Team in executing quantitative and qualitative operational research to identify potential improvements to U.S. plans and policies. The candidate will support the team in developing realistic operational scenarios, supporting high-fidelity, campaign-level modeling and simulation (M&S), leading seminars with subject matter experts and military planners, utilizing various analytical methods to produce in-depth findings, and presenting these findings to high-level stakeholders.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The candidate will support the Operational Research Team in performing a wide range of tasks, including:

• Engaging with the Indo-Pacific planning community to determine research focus


• Designing research using the Scientific Method


• Developing realistic operational scenarios on which to base research


• Supporting and utilize quantitative research by M&S subject matter experts


• Conducting qualitative research using the Socratic Method with a variety of subject matter experts


• Conducting analyses to identify potential improvements in U.S. plans and policies


• Presenting findings to a variety of planners and senior leaders


• Mining data for utilization by M&S subject matter experts

Minimum Qualifications

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.


• Extensive experience in military joint operational planning and the operational arts at the campaign and/or theater-strategic level


• Extensive experience in military operations and/or operational planning in the US PACOM Theater


• Wargaming experience at the campaign/theater-strategic level


• Excellent written and oral communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills; excellent time management skills


• Must be able to travel roughly 25%


• Clearance- Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI

Preferred Requirements

• Graduation from Service Advanced Studies Group School (e.g., SAMS, SAW, MAWS, SAASS, JAWS)


• Operations research experience


• Familiarity with research methodologies such as the Scientific Method and Socratic Method


• Experience utilizing Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) system outputs


• Familiarity with Behavioral Science-related fields (e.g., Decision Theory, Behavioral Economics, etc.)

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.

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.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future.

• 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


• 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.

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 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.

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?

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