Military Analyst - COBRA
Date: Jul 31, 2025
Location: Vandenberg AFB, CA, New Mexico, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 24471
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: - $87,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Senior
Employee Referral Amount: $4,500.00
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.
Job Description
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Mission Technologies Warfare Systems partners with the DoD and defense innovation ecosystem to rapidly acquire and field critical and emerging technologies, particularly integrated communications, networking, and Systems-of-Systems (SoS) technologies, to enhance national security and warfighter capabilities. Through a multiagency contracting approach, the Collaborative Operations for Battlespace Resilient Architecture (COBRA) initiative focuses on advancing these technologies to achieve multi-domain battlespace integration and resilient command and control. This includes a broad range of services such as systems engineering, cybersecurity, operational integration, and data analytics, all aimed at modernizing communications and ensuring seamless information exchange for the DoD and its allies.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Researches, prepares reports, provides strategic planning, event planning, evaluations, risk-based/threat analysis of Joint Operations and data analysis of governance and military operations and strategies (to include future warfighting strategies, concepts, and force options through Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) for multi-mission and multi-domain capabilities). Identifies gaps and develops integrated Doctrine, Organization, Training Packages (Del. 21), Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) requirements to resolve or mitigate gaps. Facilitates, documents, analyzes, and reports results from tabletop exercises. Uses modeling and simulation visualization tool Swift for wargaming, adjudication analysis, and documentation. Provides operational insight in military activities conducted by personnel and activities. Applies knowledge of cyber defense, resilience, and the continued integration of cyber capabilities into the full spectrum of military operations; special operations such as reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, and counter-terrorism actions to develop solutions to improve the effectiveness of special forces missions; and/or analysis and transition planning of space technologies to support DoD's advancement of space power. Conducts risk-based analysis of Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) technology research and development that could adversely affect security of the development and improvement of existing, evolving, and emerging capabilities and systems. Conducts counter-improvised threat research to identify issues and provide alternatives for issue resolution. Conducts research and writing support on various topics within the scientific and technology community in support of warfighting objectives (Del. 17). Provides support to Task Force Design and Development, Force Experimentation, and Force Documentation Development. Guides integration of leading capabilities and technologies in support of execution of early contingency and operations plan phases spanning tactical, operational, and strategic warfighting echelons.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
- Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively
- Capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proven track record of contributing to successful team outcomes
Preferred Requirements
Knowledge of DoD acquisition and contracting processes
- Working familiarity with federal compliance standards (e.g., DFARS, ITAR)
- PMP, CISSP, or other relevant certifications preferred
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.
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.