Senior Data Scientist (Data Scientist 4)- 28268

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Date: Apr 16, 2026

Location: Camp HM Smith, HI, Hawaii, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28268 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $138,218.00 - $190,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Senior HI

 

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 Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

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.

Summary

HII-MIssion Technologies is seeking a dynamic and innovative Data Scientist in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Operations Directorate as part of the Joint Fires Division at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii! This position will identify, analyze, and articulate data requirements and artifacts in the planning and operational execution of: 

 

  • Integration requirements across the Services, Allies, and Partner Nations within the Indo-Pacific Joint Coalition Fires enterprise to achieve maximum effects against selected targets
  • Work across multiple staff offices to collect and fuse data, develop innovative methods to standardize data ingestion and tagging, and support on-going management of associated USINDOPACOM data assets
  • Determine which data are available and useful for the project
  • Collect, categorize, and analyze data
  • Create, validate, test, and update algorithms and models
  • Use data visualization software to present findings
  • Make recommendations to operators for JFN stakeholders based on data analysis

What you will do

  • Work across all USINDOPACOM directorates and special staff to understand the data resident within the Command, the types of data most frequently used, and for what purpose
  • Provide ontology and data quality for all USINDOPACOM data
  • Advise in the evolution of an INDOPACIFIC data strategy and associated policy
  • Utilize industry standard communication and visualization tools to visualize and communicate complex quantitative information and analysis
  • Interpret and communicate insights and findings from analysis to customer and other stakeholders with required/appropriate documentation
  • Tag data assets (i.e. operational, intelligence, enterprise, business activities) to support search and discovery of existing data
  • Facilitate and develop relationships across the Geographic Combatant Command CDOs, Combatant Commands CDO as well as the Joint Staff CDO
  • Support USINDOPACOM’s responsibilities with respect to planning and data management for risk and vulnerability assessments
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to provide information, articles, written reports, and presentations to include delivering executive summaries to flag and general officers (FO/GO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) level officials
  • Maintain a real-time understanding of technical requirements that include:
    • Apply analytics and customer segmentation techniques within intelligence functions
    • Maintain, move, and manipulate data between applications, using appropriate software (e.g., Apache Spark, ElasticSearch, R, Python, Kibana and others as technology evolves)
    • Identify meaningful insights from large data and metadata sources
    • Compile reports, charts, and tables based on established statistical methods
    • Prepare conclusions and predictions based on data summaries 
    • Additional duties as assigned or required 

What we are looking for

  • 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 realted field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
  • Experience with MIL-STD data formats; USMTF/OTH, CMF, TACTICAL DATA LINKS/JREAP and VMF
  • Highly proficient in coding and increased knowledge in Foundry
  • Proficiency with Data Science techniques/methods of extracting, organizing, and analyzing both structured and unstructured data to form useful insights and informed decisions
  • Strong problem-solving skills and creativity in developing and exploiting alternative sources of non-traditional information for DOD customers
  • Strong oral presentation, data visualization, and writing skills
  • Deep understanding of relevant data sets, architecture, AI processes with the ability to build and then implement in the Joint Fires Network
  • Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI

Bonus points for...

  • Experience with USINDOPACOM HQ, the AOR, and associated intelligence/operational missions
  • Experience with intelligence community systems and tools
  • Previous experience working in a 4-star Headquarters
  • Experience with AWS, Java, C++, APIs, SOAP, XML, JSON, and/or JavaScript

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.


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.

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.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.