Operations Research Analyst 4 - 23846
Date: Jul 10, 2025
Location: Albuquerque, NM, New Mexico, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 23846
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $91,000.00 - $150,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
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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Summary:
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, collaborates with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate and Simulation & Assessment Branch to drive innovation in space and multi-domain technology development. The team focuses on designing, engineering, and transitioning advanced experimental concepts that enhance Warfighter capabilities across ground, near-space, and space environments.
This role involves conducting system-level integration, testing, and operations of components and subsystems for defense-related missions, anchored by physics-based Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A). The work also includes collaborative integration with other Department of Defense entities to ensure comprehensive combat power projection, space superiority, and strategic control. Cutting-edge autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques are applied to maximize operational impact and validate new technologies through rigorous experimentation and demonstration.
What you will do:
As the Operations Research Analyst 4, you will serve as the Lead Analyst to create and conduct studies and analyses relevant to space superiority and multi-domain operations; you will oversee the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures to advance the creation of tools supporting Space Domain Awareness and Space Control Analytics. Your daily activity involves gathering data to support the running of experimental simulations while using analytics to define problem sets. In addition, you will be responsible for light-weight development and translating trusted government agents needs to a definable problem set for software engineers.
• Assessing the space enterprise’s effectiveness against threats, identifying capability gaps, recommending, and assessing mitigation activities
• Analyzing and providing recommendations on issues dealing with disciplines such as military command control and communications, electronic warfare, weapon systems, contingency operations, Rules of Engagement, Military Tactics Techniques and Procedures (MTTP), force planning, and training exercises
• Coordinating with user community representatives throughout all phases of development concerning requirements definition, clarification, prioritization, and alternatives
• Analyzing the conduct and results of operational user training, military maneuvers or simulated wartime operations undertaken to main the capabilities of a force
• Applying 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
• Assessing the impact of programmatic and technical options on stated user requirements and doctrine
• Preparing reports and briefs summarizing support requirements, deficiencies, and investments for various programs and systems
What you must have:
• Extensive knowledge of US DoD and IC space enterprise.
• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• 15 years of experience in analyzing DoD enterprise operations.
• 5 years of experience in analyzing DoD Space control operations.
• Experience using statistical analysis tools that enable identification of key parameters, and key values of key parameters (e.g., DoD analyst notebook).
• Experience in multi-domain operations.
Preferred Requirements
• Operational experience in the INDOPACOM AOR working with US and allied military forces
• Strong skills in problem solving.
• Strong skills in strategic and analytic thinking.
• Able to work in team environment.
• Knowledge in Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies, practices, and culture.
• Strong knowledge of software development tools like GitLab.
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, and travel to other DoD locations.
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.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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?
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