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Date: May 18, 2026

Location: Suffolk, VA, District of Columbia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28635 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

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 Mission Technologies is seeking an Operations Research Analyst (ORSA) to support the Joint Staff J7 Joint Concepts, Doctrine, and Education (JCDE) Deputy Directorate’s Futures and Concepts Division (FCD) in Suffolk, VA, or Northern Virginia (Pentagon). In this role, you will provide analytical support to the Futures and Concepts Division, contributing to the development and assessment of future joint concepts and Concepts of Operation (CONOPS). This position applies data driven analytical methods to evaluate the future operating environment, identify capability gaps, and inform senior leader decisions on future force design.

What You Will Do

• Conduct analyses and evaluations of the future operating environment and joint concepts using a variety of scientific and analytical methods, including statistical analysis, modeling, and trend assessment.
• Support operational assessments by examining complex problems, identifying alternative approaches, and contributing to informed, data driven recommendations.
• Assist in the design, planning, and execution of analytic events—including wargames and tabletop exercises (TTX)—by helping develop study plans, data collection strategies, and assessment frameworks.
• Apply operations research principles to develop or refine analytical methods, including the use of stochastic models, forecasting tools, and database manipulation techniques.
• Produce clear, concise analytical products, including inputs to formal reports, memorandums, and presentations that effectively communicate complex findings.
• Provide technical support in operations research and systems analysis, applying both quantitative and qualitative techniques to address future joint warfighting challenges.
• Participate in and lead small teams or task areas in support of broader program objectives.
• Travel as required to support Futures and Concepts Division priorities.

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. 
•    Experience with, or academic exposure to, the development and evaluation of threat based concepts.
•    Familiarity with modeling and simulation techniques used to build, test, and evaluate analytical models.
•    Knowledge of statistical analysis methods to identify key variables and understand relationships within complex datasets.
•    Excellent written communication skills, demonstrated through clear, concise, and well structured analytical documents.
•    Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present analytical findings and collaborate effectively within a team.
•    Proven ability to contribute meaningfully to analytical projects and coordinate effectively with team members.
•    Creative thinking and the ability to operate effectively in a high performing, collaborative environment.
•    Ability to work with government and contractor stakeholders to define problems, clarify objectives, and develop effective solutions.
•    Capability to work within secure or confined facilities as required.
•    Experience supporting analytical studies related to military operations.
•    Active TS/SCI clearance and eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with Joint Staff organizations and processes is preferred, but not required.


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.