Mission Coordinator

Requisition Number: 18630

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $78,619.00 - $100,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

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.

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Job Description

HII is hiring a Mission Coordinator for the NITE (Navy Integrated Training Environment). The Mission Coordinator has been delegated the direct authority of the Contract Site Manager for the accomplishment of Southwest Training Range (SWTTR) Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS)/Electronic Warfare (EW) supported missions/operations and is the final authority for configuration changes/deviations from planned support, resolving conflicts, and deciding priorities in the absence of the Operations Director.

The Mission Coordinator is the single point of contact providing the interface between the SWTTR Site Manager/Operations Director, and the War Fighter customer during missions in progress and during the absence of the government Operations Director. The Mission Coordinator conducts pre-op/post-op briefings when required. The Mission Coordinator may support many operations at various stages concurrently. Mission Coordinators provide decision-making authority for local requirements.

Additionally, the position requires flexibility to work occasional non-standard work hours and work weeks of more than 40 hours to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements

Essential Job Responsibilities

Analyzes and provides recommendations on issues dealing with disciplines such as military command control and communications, electronic warfare, weapon systems, contingency operations, Military Tactics Techniques and Procedures (MTTP), force planning, and training exercises. Coordinates with user community representatives throughout all phases of development concerning requirements definition, clarification, prioritization, and alternatives. Analyzes the conduct and results of operational user training, military maneuvers or simulated wartime operations undertaken to main the capabilities of a force. Compares, analyzes and evaluates the relative merits of program designs and alternatives. Applies emerging doctrine and tactics, whether detailed in formal doctrinal changes or emanating from Advanced Warfighting Experiments (AWEs), Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs), or Force XXI activities, to system design and development. Assesses the impact of programmatic and technical options on stated user requirements and doctrine. Prepares reports and briefs summarizing support requirements, deficiencies, and investments for various programs and systems.

The Mission Coordinator ensures that each objective of every TCTS scheduled mission is achieved to the satisfaction of customers including military aviators, other military units, squadron commanders, and stakeholders of Inter Deployment Training Cycle.

Primary responsibilities are to coordinate range resources, monitor mission progress, reconstruct debriefs, and document range utilization.

• Coordinate all actions with the government Operations Director and/or designated military personnel in support of fleet readiness and Testing and Evaluation (T & E). Mission coordination/liaison functions include, but are not limited to, aircrew liaison, mission data preparation and dissemination, ensuring mission support personnel and systems are ready to support the daily range schedule, monitoring and resolving problems that may occur to minimize impact to training, managing debrief assets to ensure expeditious aircrew debriefings, and responding to other aircrew requests for support.
• Coordinate and identify all requirements necessary to support scheduled TCTS/EW missions such as, scheduling down time for system sites, radiate times, directing efforts of operations/maintenance times of systems.
• Ensure that all planning and coordination have been completed with each unit requesting range resources.
• Conduct mission check-ins of participating aircraft and verify mission essential information to ensure accurate live representation and reconstruction of training event. Acknowledge and process all applicable mission check-in/check-out calls and/or airborne communications when government/military personnel are not present.
• Coordinate with contract personnel during missions.
• Assist with communications and coordination in the event of an aircraft or other emergency.
• Coordinate the collection and dissemination of discrepancy/malfunction reports and submit them to the appropriate NSWC and Contract Personnel for review and follow-up action.
• Provide real-time coordination for Long Range Strikes originating from Sea Based Aircraft Carriers.
• Schedule and coordinate the use of debriefing facilities.
• Provide the EW Operations Manager with the specific requirements of the scheduled mission.
• Provide technical guidance and training to fellow Mission Coordinators and/or technicians as needed.
• Understand and observe all safety practices.
• Follow all applicable SWTTR Plans, Range Operating Instructions (ROIs) and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain a positive workplace environment and promote increased customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field OR
• 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field OR
• 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must possess a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Five years' experience as Air Intercept Controller or Tactical Aircraft Aircrew member
• General Knowledge of TCTS facility functions.
• General knowledge of and ability to perform user functions of Windows based applications such as Windows Office Suite to include basic functionality of Microsoft (MS) Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to interact with and brief with High Level Military Personnel
• Military air combat tactics training
• Formal technical writing training
• Radio communications training
• General Knowledge of Foreign EW SAM systems

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.

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.

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 diverse 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.

Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.