Navy Tactical Air SME - 22825

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Date: Mar 31, 2025

Location: Norfolk, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 22825 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $80,153.00 - $115,003.20 

Security Clearance: 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.
 

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

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is a leading provider of innovative solutions that advance mission readiness and operational excellence for the U.S. Navy. We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as the NAVY Tactical Air (TACAIR) Subject Matter Expert (SME).This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge training solutions and collaborate with top professionals in Navy air operations and training systems.

 

As the Navy TACAIR Task SME, the selected candidate will play a critical role in supporting the Navy Warfare Development Center at Norfolk Naval Station, delivering Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) training across all Areas of Responsibility (AORs). The position requires flexibility to work non-standard work hours and work weeks of more than 40 hours to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements. #LI-MJ1

What you will do

NAVY TACAIR SME will serve as the Navy Tactical Air subject matter expert, ensuring seamless integration of aviation responsibilities into training events and operations. This high-impact position requires exceptional leadership, communication, and technical expertise to coordinate with military, government, and contractor teams to provide the following.

Leadership & Coordination:

  • Act as the primary Navy Tactical Air (TACAIR) lead for HICON (Higher Headquarters Control), providing tactical air expertise for all Fleet Synthetic Training (FST-O) events.

  • Ensure all HICON aviation responsibilities are incorporated into the planning and execution of Maritime Operations Center-Exercise Support Team (MOC-EST) training events.

  • Coordinate JFACC (Joint Force Air Component Commander) integration into the HICON command structure.

  • Liaise with Air Operations Centers (AOCs) to ensure alignment with training objectives.

Technical Expertise:

  • Maintain current Navy Air Warfare doctrine and tactics to ensure training fidelity for all audiences.

  • Provide expert knowledge of Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) training systems, including hands-on operation during training events involving Navy Tactical Air.

  • Assist in the assimilation of TACAIR doctrine and Command and Control into event planning and execution.

Training Support:

  • Prepare briefings and deliver training for HICON augmentees supporting exercise execution.

  • Identify key roles and requirements for HICON augmentee teams.

  • Support onsite and distributed training events at Norfolk and other designated locations.

  • Other duties as assigned. 

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.
  • Must have familiarity with Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) training constructs and Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC) procedures.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across organizational levels.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools.
  • Must have a current or active DoD Secret Clearance (with the potential for Top Secret upgrade).
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Position requires flexibility to work non-standard hours and extended weeks to meet mission-critical needs.

Preferred Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in Naval strike group air operations.
  • Operational experience with CVW (Carrier Air Wing) operations.
  • Advanced knowledge of JSAF and other joint synthetic training systems.
  • Experience with Navy training systems and command structures.
  • Previous assignments on Joint Staff or at headquarters-level roles.
  • Graduate of Top Gun or Strike Lead-qualified aviator.

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.

 

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? 
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.