Software Lifecycle & Service Level Analyst - 30451
Date: Sep 29, 2026
Location: Nellis AFB, NV, Nevada, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 30451
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $87,906.00 - $130,000.00
Security Clearance: Top Secret
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 employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- 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
The Software Lifecycle & Service Level Analyst supports the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC‑N) by overseeing software lifecycle processes and service support agreements across the synthetic training environment. This role ensures software systems remain secure, current, cost‑effective, and aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) and JITTC‑N mission requirements. The analyst collaborates with engineering, cybersecurity, program management, configuration management, procurement, vendors, and mission partners to maintain operational readiness and compliance across the entire software portfolio. #LI-MJ1
Key Job Responsibilities
Software Lifecycle Management
- Oversee software from acquisition through retirement.
- Plan and coordinate deployment, patching, upgrades, accreditation, and end‑of‑life transitions.
- Ensure compliance with DoD policies, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) guidance.
- Support testing and validation of updates and new releases.
- Maintain configuration control, documentation, and version tracking.
- Identify software risks, recommend mitigations, and communicate impacts.
- Coordinate with cybersecurity and system administration teams to ensure secure lifecycle integration.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Oversight
- Manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with vendors and mission partners.
- Track and report SLA performance metrics.
- Address vendor performance issues and coordinate corrective actions.
- Align support agreements with mission needs, budgets, and sustainment plans.
- Oversee licensing, renewal schedules, maintenance contracts, and technical support agreements.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as the primary liaison for software sustainment and SLA concerns.
- Provide lifecycle guidance to Program Management Office (PMO) leadership and mission stakeholders.
- Coordinate with test teams to ensure software readiness for interoperability and training events.
- Support acquisition and budget planning with lifecycle cost and vendor performance data.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain inventories of software assets, lifecycle statuses, patch levels, and support agreements.
- Produce dashboards, reports, briefings, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure documentation aligns with DoD and JITTC‑N governance requirements.
What you must have
5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field OR;
- 3 years of relevant experience with a master’s degree in a related field OR;
- 0 years of relevant experience with a Ph.D. or Juris Doctorate in a related field OR;
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in DoD or similar regulated environments performing software lifecycle or enterprise information technology (IT) support.
- Demonstrated expertise in software lifecycle planning and sustainment processes.
- Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance, and patch management methodologies.
- Strong understanding of Service Level Agrement (SLA) development, vendor oversight, and performance management.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Must have had an active Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance, with supporting SAP/SPR clearances. Must have had an active Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.
- Experience supporting simulation environments, test environments, or distributed training systems such as Live‑Virtual‑Constructive (LVC) architectures.
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification or experience with Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) frameworks.
- Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM) or Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM), or equivalent credential.
- Experience with DoD acquisition processes, service contracts, or enterprise licensing models.
Physical Requirements
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.