MAF DMO Fighter Aircraft SME

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Date: Nov 13, 2024

Location: Scott Air Force Base, IL, Illinois, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 21404 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $122,850.00 - $175,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Global Security comprises live, virtual, constructive training and range systems, services and operations; fleet maintenance, repair, operations and sustainment; nuclear; and international. 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

Job Description

Mission Technologies a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries seeks a current Reserve, Air National Guard or retired/separated U.S. military fighter pilot or systems operator to fill the role of a Fighter Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Distributed Training Center (DTC) in O’Fallon, IL. The Fighter SME will apply their operational knowledge of tactics, techniques, procedures, and aircraft capabilities to prepare realistic aircrew training scenarios and lead the execution of MAF Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Leads and facilitates mission briefings and debriefings as well as evaluates simulator design and training effectiveness to provide maximum proficiency.  Collaborates with MAF Aircrew Training Device providers and our customers to determine exercise requirements that will enable the units to meet the MAF DMO Program vision to enhance Global Reach through a network of live, virtual, and constructive training capabilities. Provides operational and tactical level experience in integrated employment of MAF DTC core missions, with specific expertise in air battle management and Blue Force integration. Expertise in sister service core missions may be appropriate and requested for training joint customers. Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide subject matter expertise to support DTC Operational Training events
  • Lead the development, coordination, and integration of MAF Mission Profile (MMP) Events to maximize training.
  • Coordinate with MAF units, external players, exercise directors and Aircrew Training Systems personnel on DMO mission training requirements.
  • Provide DMO Event Control / Management during event planning and execution.
  • Functions as the mission SME, orchestrating Virtual-Constructive inputs into DMO events.
  • Provide instructor level expertise to help shape tactical training for participants.
  • Provides mission commander leadership for the execution of DMO training events.
  • Create and modify mission-planning materials to ensure participants achieve maximum training.
  • Provide constructive and threat generation expertise for operational execution.
  • Coordinate with Network Operations Center (NOC) personnel for Event Control Center (ECC) set-up
  • Report issues related to stimulation software applications and provide basic trouble shooting support.
  • When not directly supporting DMO events, other duties include:
    • Attend scheduled academics, meetings, and other training.
    • Provide academic support (briefings, instruction, etc.) as coordinated.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
  • Current or previous fighter aircraft pilot or Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) with recent robust air-to-air background.
  • Current or previous Instructor or Evaluator.
  • Must be a US citizen, currently hold and able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Must have proven leadership skills.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and oral.

Preferred Requirements

  • Previous or current Active Duty or Reserve Component instructor pilot at O4 level or above.
  • Three years’ experience conducting training in a DMO environment.
  • USAF Weapons School or USN Fighter Weapons School Graduate.
  • Possess a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
  • Recent experience (within past 3 years) in planning and executing Large Force Exercise training events.
  • Understanding/experience with Live-Virtual-Constructive training concepts.
  • Experience with environment generator software to include Next Generation Threat System (NGTS).

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 diverse 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.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

 

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.