Talon Point SME; Mission Assurance

Position: Talon Point SME (Mission Assurance 3) - 30445
Requisition Number: 30445

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $78,808.00 - $

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 has been selected as one of 's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Professionals to join our team!

Position Summary:

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking an Talon Point Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team at Ft Bragg, NC. The Talon Point SME is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and safety of all Drop Zone (DZ), Landing/Assault Zone (LZ/AZ), and Forward Arming & Refueling Point (FARP) surveys within the Talon Point system. This role ensures that all survey data meets established standards, supports safe air operations, and remains compliant with applicable regulations and unit procedures.

The SME works closely with aircrew, Special Tactics teams, mission planners, and program managers to verify data integrity and to provide technical guidance and user support.

This role requires on site work at the Aberdeen Training Facility (ATF), NC and cannot be done remotely.

Come support our work with Air Force Special Operations Command and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!

Details below!

Essential

Job Responsibilities

In this role the Talon Point SME will:

+ Enter new DZ/LZ/AZ/FARP surveys into Talon Point, ensuring all required data fields, measurements, imagery, and assessments are accurately captured.

+ Conduct detailed reviews of existing surveys to validate accuracy, completeness, and safety-of-flight impacts.

+ Identify discrepancies, outdated information, and potential hazards; coordinate corrections with survey teams and mission planners.

+ Maintain high-quality data standards by enforcing established survey formatting, naming conventions, and quality assurance guidelines.

+ Provide technical expertise to users in the proper creation, submission, and interpretation of Talon Point survey products.

+ Liaise with field units to gather updated ground truth information, imagery, and validated survey data.

+ Ensure surveys meet applicable service or command-level requirements for airfield assessments, DZ/LZ/FARP criteria, and mission planning compatibility.

+ Support readiness by managing the Talon Point database, archiving outdated surveys, and ensuring usability for mission planners and crews.

+ Contribute to training, documentation updates, and best practices for survey entry and review.

+ Assist with troubleshooting system issues, user errors, or data anomalies in coordination with program support teams.

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…