STINGRAI NAVSOUTH Future Operations Planner - 30346

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

HII’s Mission Technologies division seeks a Future Operations Planner specializing in unmanned maritime systems, experimentation, and innovation. This role supports operational planning, integration of emerging technologies, and development of future concepts to enhance fleet readiness and capability.

The selected candidate will work with technical, operational, and warfare communities to shape how unmanned systems are employed across distributed maritime operations, designing and advancing

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in related field; 3 years with a Master’s; or 9 years with a HS diploma.
• Experience in military or government planning and exercise analysis.
• Knowledge of maritime operations and naval intelligence processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop future operations plans that incorporate unmanned systems into multi-domain maritime operations.
• Lead and support experimentation initiatives with objectives, test plans, and data collection.
• Explore concepts like manned–unmanned teaming and autonomy-driven decision support.
• Synchronize experimentation with fleet units and program offices to transition lessons learned.
• Conduct operational analysis on emerging technologies and threats relevant to unmanned systems.
• Produce planning documents, concepts of employment, and briefs for leadership.
• Participate in wargaming, scenario development, and operational design events.
• Identify opportunities for rapid capability development and innovative approaches.
• Support battle rhythm events and coordination with Navy, Joint, and Interagency partners.
• Deliver clear written products and brief senior leaders and planners.

Skills

Military/government planning

Unmanned maritime systems

Operational planning

Briefing skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with experience

Job description

Requisition Number: 30346

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $71,963.00 - $102,804.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Mid 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.

Role

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Future Operations Planner specializing in unmanned maritime systems, experimentation, and innovation. This role supports operational‑level planning, integration of emerging technologies, and development of future concepts that enhance fleet readiness and capability. The planner will work closely with technical, operational, and warfare development communities to shape how unmanned systems are employed across distributed maritime operations.

The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and advancing future maritime operations with a focus on unmanned platforms and autonomy‑enabled capabilities. The position plays a major role in developing concepts of employment, supporting fleet experimentation, and driving innovative approaches that improve maritime operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will blend operational planning expertise with a strong understanding of emerging unmanned technologies and a passion for exploring new concepts and capabilities.

This requisition supports hiring at multiple experience levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected applicant’s qualifications, experience, and skill sets.

What You Will Do

• Develop future operations plans that incorporate unmanned surface, subsurface, and aerial systems into multi‑domain maritime operations
• Lead and support experimentation initiatives, including designing objectives, test plans, hypotheses, and data collection strategies for unmanned systems
• Explore and refine innovative operational concepts such as manned–unmanned teaming, autonomy‑driven decision support, sensor fusion, and advanced C2 architectures
• Work closely with fleet units, warfare development centers, and program offices to synchronize experimentation, transition lessons learned, and integrate new capabilities into MOC future planning
• Conduct operational analysis to assess emerging technologies, capability gaps, and evolving threats related to unmanned systems
• Produce planning documents, concepts of employment, experimentation reports, briefs, and decision materials for leadership
• Participate in wargaming, modeling, scenario development, and operational design events focused on validating new tactics, techniques, and procedures for unmanned platforms
• Promote innovation within the MOC by identifying opportunities for rapid capability development and recommending new approaches to fleet challenges
• Support MOC battle rhythm events, planning teams, and coordination with Navy, Joint, and Interagency partners
• Deliver clear and actionable briefings and written products for senior leaders and planners
• Contribute to lessons‑learned processes, innovation initiatives, and the development of future planning tools

What We Are Looking For

• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
• Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
• Professional experience in military or government planning
• Demonstrated involvement in exercise planning, execution, and post‑event analysis
• Understanding of maritime operations, threat environments, and naval intelligence processes
• Strong understanding of unmanned maritime systems, autonomy technologies, and emerging operational concepts
• Experience with operational planning, future operations development, or maritime experimentation
• Ability to evaluate technical information, operational requirements, and experimentation results and translate them into actionable operational plans
• Effective communication skills and experience collaborating across technical, operational, and leadership communities
• Familiarity with Navy and Joint planning processes
• Ability to synthesize multi‑source intelligence into actionable operational insights
• Strong interpersonal, briefing, and collaboration skills
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred: Bonus Points For...

• Maritime Operation Planners Course (MOPC) or Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS) Graduate
• Previous support to real‑world maritime operations or exercises
• Experience within a Maritime Operations Center, Fleet Staff, or Joint planning environment
• Background in experimentation, wargaming, or operational innovation
• Experience supporting real‑world operations or major maritime exercises
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, particularly in designing decision forcing scenarios
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for briefing, documentation, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams, including operators, planners, and training personnel
• Experience supporting multi‑domain or joint operations

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.

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. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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.

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