CMS Coalition ISR Exercise Planning SME (Operations Research Analyst 3)- 31128

Requisition Number: 31128

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $92,176.00 - $133,000.00

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.

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

Summary

HII-Mission Technologies is currently seeking an experienced Exercise Planner with specialized knowledge of U.S. and coalition Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in Ramstein, Germany. This Exercise Planner will provide technical integration, scenario development, coalition information sharing, and assessment support that enables A2OX to assume primary responsibility for theater ISR exercise execution across U.S. European Command (USEUCOM), U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), their directorates and staffs, and NATO. As a planner, this individual will help synchronize and shape events that build upon existing and future partner ISR capabilities. Join our growing team and help support critical national security missions around the globe!

What you will do

- Serve as a senior facilitator for exercise integration with the United States, its allies, and partner nations. This includes exercise locations and partnerships across the European and African Areas of Responsibility (AORs).

- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all exercise programs that fall within the purview of coalition and multinational ISR operations. Additionally, act as the SME for planning, organizing, and coordinating GEOINT initiatives.

- Travel to and support exercise planning events and conferences, participate in exercises when required, and provide post-exercise analysis and debriefings.

- Conduct detailed research in support of specific exercises and exercise operations. Research and apply lessons learned to exercise scenarios.

- Analyze MSEL records, event logs, participant feedback, intelligence products, technical observations, and White Cell data.

- Support evaluators and After-Action Report (AAR) development; identify readiness gaps and recurring interoperability issues.

- Maintain enduring assessment products that reduce continuity risks associated with military rotations.

- Work directly with system support personnel for U.S. BICES to establish cross-domain solutions for ISR communications, ISR products, and other forms of data and information sharing.

- Continuously improve existing solutions that integrate European ISR capabilities.

- Work directly with staff elements at all levels to ensure exercise collection activities are focused and that all requirements and procedures are met.

- Evaluate activities and provide post-event written assessments on the effectiveness of planned coalition ISR activities. This includes recommending changes and improvements to existing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).

- Provide expertise and guidance related to NATO-releasable intelligence products. Where applicable, submit requests for legal review or policy exceptions to provide more realistic and detailed training materials and scenarios.

- Understand and utilize Requests for Information (RFIs) and similar processes to support exercise planning and execution.

- Additional duties as assigned or required.

What we are looking for

- 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.

- Experience in the Intelligence Community while serving as an Exercise Planner.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interaction with senior military and civilian leaders.

- Ability to develop products, briefings, white papers, and other key documentation for leaders and senior leaders use.

- Ability to organize and manage several projects simultaneously.

- Professional knowledge of intelligence databases, imagery sources, hardware, software, security processes, and other areas that lend to quality exercise planning.

- Ability to work in a team environment (internal to Coalition ISR Integration Branch, external to joint and combined team).

- Ability to travel when required (up to 3 weeks at a time).

- Ability to obtain TESA approval.

- Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Bonus points for...

- 2+ years experience in the Intelligence Community while serving as an Exercise Planner (recent experience with NATO, coalition, or other European partner-nation training highly desired).

- 2+ years experience as a member of a Combatant Command (CCMD) HQ or Component Command HQ staff.

- Multi-theater operational or senior staff (CCMD and/or Joint Staff) experience desired if candidate has no

- USEUCOM or USAFRICOM AOR staff experience.

- Strong background in a US military intelligence discipline or a history of service with another US government agency having a related intelligence or ISR focus.

- Desire to teach, coach, and mentor supported individuals and teams.

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. 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.

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 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.

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