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Date: May 29, 2026

Location: Monterey, CA, Remote, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28760 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $96,824.00 - $125,008.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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.

 

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 is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental Research Analyst to support the Naval Postgraduate School Energy Academic Group (EAG) in Monterey, California. The selected candidate will lead and support environmental engineering and compliance initiatives associated with energy, facilities, infrastructure, and research programs supporting Department of Defense and federal mission objectives.

 

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in environmental compliance, regulatory analysis, environmental impact assessments, pollution prevention, and stakeholder engagement with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. This position requires exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication skills to support operational, research, and infrastructure-related environmental initiatives.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Develop, administer, and implement environmental programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local governmental requirements.
  • Monitor pollution prevention activities, environmental compliance programs, and auditing efforts to ensure adherence to environmental regulations and company policies.
  • Conduct environmental studies and prepare environmental impact reports associated with new construction projects, facility modifications, operational processes, and permit changes.
  • Review and analyze environmental documentation issued by regulatory agencies and determine impacts to organizational operations and mission execution.
  • Develop and publish compliance strategies, guidance, and implementation requirements to ensure organizational readiness and regulatory alignment.
  • Evaluate proposed environmental regulations and policies to assess financial, industrial, operational, public, and environmental impacts.
  • Coordinate and interact directly with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to resolve environmental compliance issues and support permitting activities.
  • Represent HII and supported organizations during government, industry, and regulatory rule-making activities, meetings, and working groups.
  • Support energy resilience, sustainability, infrastructure modernization, and environmental stewardship initiatives aligned with Department of Defense priorities.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to engineering and environmental support personnel as required.
  • Prepare technical reports, briefings, risk assessments, and executive-level presentations supporting program leadership and customer engagements.

What you must have

  • 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.
  • Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and participating in compliance inspections and audits.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze regulatory changes and implement compliance strategies across complex organizations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and executive briefing capabilities.
  • Ability to work effectively within government, academic, and industry collaborative environments.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance preferred.

Preferred Requirements

  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification or relevant environmental certifications preferred.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Navy, federal research organizations, or higher education institutions.
  • Familiarity with operational energy, installation energy, sustainability planning, and resilient infrastructure initiatives.
  • Experience supporting military installations, laboratories, or research and development environments.

Physical Requirements

Exposure to fumes and irritants normally encountered in industrial or shipboard environment. May involve gathering data while observing rotating or operating machinery, electrical or electronic equipment with high voltages present.


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.