NGTS Ops SME (Air Mission Planner 4) - 27296

Requisition Number: 27296

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $114,220.00 - $163,172.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

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

Mission Technologies, a Division of HII, is seeking an Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) Operations SME who is familiar with the USAF combat operations and capabilities as a member of the Modeling, Simulation, and Training team at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC-N), Nellis, AFB, NV. The individual’s primary responsibility is planning, building, executing and debriefing training missions in the NGTS scenarios for theater wide tactical and operational level training missions in the Battlespace Environment. In addition, they will be responsible for coordinating with the customer Squadrons to deliver mission materials required to execute these missions, coordinating with additional simulator operators to direct virtual entities, and managing constructed entities in a realistic manner within the simulation environment. Additionally, the NGTS Operations SME will be responsible for loading and operating various platform systems while controlling constructed entities. This person will work with a small team to develop virtual Large Force Exercises (LFEs) involving numerous simulator platforms and manage the incorporation of all platforms into NGTS for the successful operation of the missions at the JITTC-N.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Operating simulation cockpits and/or consoles to represent synthetic friendly and threat aircraft capabilities and replication. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Operate JIAB components and applications.
• When required, act as Mission Director depending on scenario.
• Operate the simulator console and debriefing system during and after missions.
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding capabilities and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) during the planning and execution of JITTC-N operations.
• Support the development, coordination, and integration of JITTC-N events to maximize training.
• Provide White-Force duties and functions as required for customer needs and test objectives.
• Orchestrate scenarios and constructive inputs for training events.
• Create and modify mission-planning materials/academics to ensure participants achieve maximum training.
• Provide instructor level expertise to help shape tactical training for participants.
• Report issues related to stimulation software applications and provide basic trouble shooting support.
• May be required to provide managerial or administrative duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
• Current or previous NGTS experience.
• Ability to achieve and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Work Environment: Position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required. Must be capable of working morning and evening shifts to accommodate flexible schedule training operations.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• 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.
• Current and active DoW Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Aircraft operational planning experience.
• Experience with NGTS, GRID, and DIADS.
• Experience with MSCT, ASCOT, Tac Chat, or other equivalent programs and applications.
• Weapons School graduate.
• Experience in Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to 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.