Mission Coordinator in Norfolk

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.

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.

Job Description: Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), is seeking a Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) Mission Coordinator to support the NITE contract. This role is pivotal in orchestrating mission scenario development, coordinating LVC operational support, and facilitating post-mission debriefs and evaluations. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for government operations personnel and ensure seamless integration of LVC capabilities to enhance warfighter readiness.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Supports Large force Exercise (LFE) operations in accordance with contract requirements.
• Directs the work of contractor personnel directly or through supervisors.
• Point of contact for Government operations personnel on all range functions supporting LFE.
• Coordinates all mission support from mission scenario development to live/virtual/constructive operational support to post-mission debrief and evaluation.
• Responsible for development, production, and continuous update of written, photographic, and recordable training aids and materials for mission planning; familiarization of aircrew with range capabilities, assets, and operational procedures with detailed debriefings.
• Supports planning and coordination for agencies participating in or supporting training operations on the range complex.
• Complies with contract requirements and takes action when necessary to correct deficiencies.
• Attends pre-mission conferences for users and support groups.
• Prepares reports of range availability/scheduling/utilization.
• Develops and presents briefings on capability, operation, and requirements to military and government agencies, to include VIP presentations.
• Provides for equipment operator training for RTO and other on-site personnel in operation of display consoles.
• Conducts equipment demonstrations for authorized personnel.
• Performs RTO functions when user RTOs are not available.
• Supports multiple government agencies in conducting live missions/virtual missions/constructed missions, which includes assistance with developing training scenarios, coordination of Fleet exercises, coordinating integrated air defense system functions, and their implementation.
• Implements and administers effective, rapid, and comprehensive method of distributing mission scenarios and updates.
• Provides feedback on mission results such as kills, and EW countermeasures effectiveness.
• Provides post-mission debriefings.
• Ensures mission data reduction support is provided.
• Develops lessons learned.

Customer Responsibilities:

• Represents contractor on contract matters relating to LFE operations of the range.
• Meets with the Government as requested.
• Supports Government-sponsored meetings, briefings, and reviews as required.
• Ensures coordination and cooperation with other contractors/Government agencies.
• Coordinates range scheduling with the Government representatives.
• Uses IEMS in support of contractual requirements.

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.
• Ten (10) years of experience in military aviation (1310/1320) or surface warfare or military planning in one or more of the following areas: Electronic warfare; TAO/BWC/Etc.; Operational planning or exercise development and evaluation.
• Five (5) years of DoD training range experience.
• Three (3) years of managerial experience with DoD efforts.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have Top Secret clearance. Eligible for TS/SCI.

Preferred Requirements:

• Cyber Security Awareness training.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Programs and processes.

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.

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to - and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.