Operational Strategist CMS Project 1111 USAFE CTO (Engineer Systems 3) - 25757

Operational Strategist CMS Project 1111 USAFE CTO (Engineer Systems 3) – 25757

Requisition Number:25757

Required Travel: 0 – 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$94,269.00-$120,000.00

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Level of Experience:MidHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

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.

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Operational Strategist to provide analytical and programmatic support in the development, implementation, and sustainment of a command-wide technology strategy. This role plays a critical part in enhancing decision-making and achieving information advantage by integrating advanced technologies and data capabilities across joint, allied, and partner operations.

The Operational Strategist will coordinate with HQ staff, COCOM, AF, MAJCOMs, industry, and international partners to assess current and emerging operational environments, identify capability gaps, and recommend strategic improvements. The position requires expertise in analyzing national and multinational plans, strategies, and doctrines to support improved architectures, interoperability, and mission effectiveness. The strategist will also support exercises, training events, and the integration of emerging technologies into operational planning, while providing subject matter expertise across areas such as C2, IAMD, ISR, A2AD, TACS, and data sharing.

This role demands a forward-thinking professional with strong communication skills, technical acumen, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies that align with COMUSAFE-AFAFRICA’s strategic objectives.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate across the HQ staff, COCOM, AF, MAJCOMs, partners, components, industry, and other agencies to forecast, plan, schedule, and integrate advanced technology and data capabilities to enhance decision making and information advantage.
• Analyze National, DoD, joint, NATO and partner nation operations, to identify and report on opportunities to leverage technology enhancements or identify emerging threats to existing capabilities, to inform capability gap analyses.
• Analyze current and emerging National, DoD, joint, NATO and partner nation plans, strategies, and doctrine to identify and report on opportunities for improved architectures and interoperability.
• Coordinate across the HQ staff, COCOM, AF, MAJCOMs, partners, components, industry, and other agencies to forecast, plan, schedule, and integrate advanced tech/data capabilities to enhance decision and information advantage and partner with enterprise innovation, analytics, knowledge management, and communications organizations.
• Assist planning and execution of exercises and training events to ensure proper architecture and interoperability / data exchange standards are implemented and employed. Work with exercise planners to identify opportunities to inject emerging capabilities into exercise training plans to advance capability development.
• Provide SME support researching, coordinating, developing, and assisting with implementation of architecture concepts and standards to enhance USAFE-AFAFRICA operations, including, but not limited to C2, IAMD, ISR, A2AD, TACS, Data Sharing, and routine operations.
• Provide SME support, IT infrastructure support, and IT engineering support, to ensure technologies, capabilities, and concepts are integrated into or interoperable with existing infrastructure and interoperable to meet COMUSAFE-AFAFRICA strategic objectives.
• Provide SME support evaluating proposed products and processes for compliance and/or alignment with USAFE-AFAFRICA requirements.
• Develop briefings, CONOPS, roadmaps, reports, leadership & technical briefings, and/or meeting minutes to facilitate shared understanding and decision-making.
• Support applicable elements of the B2C2WG process or other decision forums, as needed, with analysis and recommendations.

What We Are Looking For

• 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.
• Subject matter expertise in DoD mission, functional, or technology areas.
• Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and solve problems; produce senior-officer level. presentations, briefings, and background papers; provide detailed and well-researched reports.
• Knowledge of USAFE mission and area of responsibility.
• Subject matter expertise in Air Force, Joint, and partner nation air operations.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable plans.
• Familiarity with government policies, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Clerance: Must possess and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI elgibility.

Preferred: Bonus Points For

• Master’s degree plus 10 years of recent specialized experience is highly desired.
• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR Recognized major industry certification with at least 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR A total of 11 years of recent specialized experience without a degree or certification.
• Staff level experience as a prior commissioned officer in the US Air Force.

#LI-NM1

Physical Requirements

Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

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

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.

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?

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.