SBEDS Joint Operations Training Specialist - 25639
Date: Oct 3, 2025
Location: Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25639
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $61,953.00 - $90,000.00
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
We are seeking a Training Specialist with expertise in joint or service component operations and training events, including United States Marine Corps (USMC) processes and operations. Experience with wargaming simulation software is required.
Impact
In this role, you will directly support the design and execution of training and wargaming events that shape senior leader decision-making and inform future defense investments. Your work ensures that exercises are realistic, effective, and provide actionable insights to strengthen national security.
What you will do
- Provide expertise in joint and service component operations, operational planning, and joint Command and Control (C2)
- Manage the full Tabletop Exercise (TTX) lifecycle: Define, Scope, Design, Develop, Rehearse, Execute, and Assess
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Senior Leader Seminars (SLS), workshops, and conferences
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to wargaming processes
- Facilitate cross-functional teams of subject matter experts during live events
- Lead After-Action Reviews (AAR) and provide analysis to capture lessons learned
- Use constructive simulations to adjudicate outcomes for wargames
- Prepare post-event reports and capture insights to inform analytic studies and live experiments
- Deliver outcomes that help senior leadership make informed investment and readiness decisions
What you must have
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience
- OR Master’s degree in a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience
- OR High school diploma/equivalent and 10+ years of relevant experience
Professional Experience
- Demonstrated experience in training, exercise planning, or related operational support
- Experience designing, facilitating, or assessing military training events, exercises, or wargames, including the use of constructive simulation tools.
- Strong ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
Clearance
- Must have a current of active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance
- Must be a US citizen
Preferred Requirements
- Familiarity with constructive simulation tools (e.g., JCATS, JSAF, or similar)
- Proven ability to brief senior leaders and produce clear, actionable post‑event reports
- Flexible, adaptable, and self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work extended hours (12–14 per day) during wargaming events
- Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to create presentations, executive summaries, and planning documents for senior leaders
Physical Requirements
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.