Operations Watch Director and LVC Mission Coordinator (Military Operations Analyst 3)

Requisition Number: 27452

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $79,159.00 - $130,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

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

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Mission Technologies division is seeking a Strike Group Operations Watch Director and LVC Mission Coordinator to support Fleet Operations on the Southern California Tactical Training Range (SCTTR).

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in Integrated and Sustainment Phase Training requirements for naval forces assigned to Commander, U.S. THIRD Fleet, along with in‑depth knowledge of Surface, Subsurface, and Air Warfare exercise requirements. Candidates should have senior staff-level supervisory experience as an exercise planner and be familiar with training range operations, including the planning and coordination of complex Maritime and Air Defense training exercises.

This position requires strong public speaking and presentation skills, as well as a minimum of five years of exercise planning experience at the Fleet, Strike Group, or Amphibious Ready Group staff level. Subject matter expertise in Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) exercise implementation and execution is highly preferred.

The role requires flexibility to work occasional non-standard hours and workweeks exceeding 40 hours, based on business, customer, and contractual needs. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted as necessary to meet evolving mission requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Attend major exercise planning conferences. Coordinate the scheduling and use of required SCTTR exercise support systems with senior staff.
• Ensure the safe planning and execution of hazardous operations to include surface to surface, surface to air, and air to surface live fire training events.
• Advise Fleet Exercise Planners or Government Operations Directors of conflicts in training requirements with recommendations to meet these requirements within existing Range capabilities and resources.
• Identify resource requirements and develop exercise planning materials for mission briefings. Attend and actively participate in fleet exercises planning meetings and Pre-Sail briefs for Carrier Strike Groups, Destroyer Squadrons, Amphibious Ready Groups, and any other units and/or staff participating in Large Scale Exercises designed for Force Generation in preparation for upcoming deployments.
• Overall management, coordination, and execution of SCCTR supported events during FRTP Advanced, Integrated, and Sustainment Phase Training
• Effectively interface with individuals at all levels of the organization to include Flag Officers, Range Users and Range Support Activities during the planning and execution of Range Operations.
• Coordinate Live and Virtual/Constructive actions with SCTTR government Operations Directors and government designated military personnel.
• Organize and facilitate training and certification exercises for Naval Fleet, Joint and International operations.
• Establish written operational work instructions and procedures based on contract requirements, guidance, and policies.
• Coordinate Exercise Control Facility communication and data link equipment set up and configuration in support of military operations.
• Maintain computer database of range utilization, prepare reports of range availability/scheduling/ utilization.

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.
• U.S. citizen with US Government (DOD) Secret Clearance and ability to maintain.
• Naval active duty experience at the senior officer level.
• Experience in Exercise Planning at the Fleet or COCOM level.
• Experience in Navy Amphibious Warfare, Strike Warfare, Surface Warfare, Air Warfare, or Naval Special Warfare operations, including exercise scheduling, requirements and resource analysis, planning, execution, data acquisition and support documentation.
• Knowledge of Navy operational and administrative procedures and directives.

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. 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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