Tactical Data Link Mission Coordinator - 28678 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.

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.

Who We Are

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Fleet Synthetic Training and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Operations Planner to provide advanced operational expertise in BMD, Aegis tactics, and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD). In this role, you will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona’s Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Operations Team, contributing to the Navy’s growing effort to integrate Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) capabilities across fleet training events.

This position plays a key part in ensuring that live units and virtual/constructive participants can detect, track, classify, and engage one another—using both kinetic and non‑kinetic effects—while operating within realistic technical and operational constraints. The role is based at NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex and includes periodic local travel to customer sites in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia. Flexibility is essential, as duties and responsibilities may evolve to support changing mission, customer, and contractual requirements.

What You Will Do

• Serves as Operations Planner for NCTE supported exercise/training events.
• Collaborates with the Navy Combatant Commands and other exercise stakeholders (MDA, NATO, US Air Force, US Army) for training event operational requirements and collaborates with the NCTE Operations Lead to ensure event requirements are met.
• Create Project Pages to track Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) from event planning phase through execution.
• Assist with Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) inputs and build simulation scenarios based on various training objectives in support of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) events.
• Provide on site support of weekly off-hours exercises and attend all planning conference/seminars.
• Collaborate with NCTE Operations Lead and Engineering Technical Lead with validation of manning plans and event situational reports.

Bonus Points For Having!

• Experience as an Interface Control Officer (ICO), Navy Ops Tech LDO, Ordnance LDO on an AEGIS BMD platform or Air Force Operations Staff Officer.
• Experience with building and running scenarios within simulation systems, such as JSAF, BFTT BOPC, AWSIM, etc.
• Qualified as Tactical Actions Officer (TAO) or Ballistic Missile Defense Officer (BMDO) on an AEGIS BMD platform.
• Experience as Air Intercept Controller (AIC) or Air Battle Manager (ABM).
• Experience with Project Management tools, such as Jira and Confluence.
• Knowledge of tactical data link (TDL) systems such as Link 16 and Link 22 with regard to BMDS support.
• Experience working with Joint/Coalition commands in a tactical environment.

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.
• Candidate must have operational warfighter experience supporting Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) missions.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience on a Combat Systems Training Team and/or in a Senior Enlisted Leader position.
• Candidate must have a valid US Passport for occasional OCONUS travel (annually).
• Candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
• Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Candidate must hold, and be able to maintain, an active U.S. Secret clearance.

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.

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.