Operations Specialist - Rotator; Mission Assurance

Operations Specialist - Rotator (Mission Assurance
2) - 27970

Location:

McLean, VA, Remote, United States

Requisition Number: 27970

Required Travel: 76-100%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $79,053.00-$

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of

Experience:

MidHI

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 at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• 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.

HII-Mission Technologies is looking for an Operational Specialist (OS) supporting program flight operations as an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Subject Matter Expert (SME) working in a small, close-knit crew environment providing expertise in support of mission requirements. Coordinate with DoD entities and agencies to facilitate cutting‑edge product development to ensure client capabilities meet current and future objectives. Shall have strong knowledge of ISR operations, air navigation, aircraft mission planning, and the key factors in aircraft survivability.

Recent operational experience is a must. Must be comfortable with managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment and possess the ability to complete assignments with little or no supervision. Requires deployments up to four months in length to remote sites with austere conditions. Work will be in support of multiple Combatant Commands including but not limited to EUCOM, Indo‑PACOM, and AFRICOM.

• The primary responsibilities of an Operation Specialist (OS) is to perform Mission Planning and/or Operations support to external and internal customers prior to and during missions and conduct flight following on the Joint Operations Command Watch Floor.
• The OS will maintain communications with the aircraft during all phases of flight via IRC chat or beyond the line of site satellite communications (BLoS SATCOM).
• Support the review and/or development of collection deck(s), Air Tasking Orders (ATO), Special Instructions (SPINS), Air Coordination Orders (ACO), and other documents relevant to major joint air, ground, and maritime operations.
• Deploys OCONUS working with US Military Forces and/or Foreign Allied Military Forces in Tactical Operations Centers, Military Intelligence Community.
• Develop and deliver mission briefings, execute mission debriefings, and compile after‑action reports (AAR) as required.
• Provide technical, tactical and operational Signal Intelligence, Electronic Warfare Analysis, Mission Planning and/or Operations support to external and internal customers.
• Conduct real‑time communication and distribution of multi‑source information with aircrew and ground assets during all phases of flight via Tactical Data Link and chat (e.g., Link‑16/mIRC) or beyond line of site satellite communications (BLoS SATCOM).
• Operate ground‑based Communications systems (e.g., IC‑S, PRC‑117, ARC‑210/231) as well as Small Secure Datalink (SSDL) radios.
• Maintain appropriate electronic and hard copy products, reports and records.
• May provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel.
• Perform other…