STINGRAI NAVSOUTH Future Operations Planner - 30346

HII's Mission Technologies division•Jacksonville, FL

2d•$71,963 - $102,804•Onsite

About The Position

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. Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: 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. HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Future Operations Planner specializing in unmanned maritime systems, experimentation, and innovation. This role supports operational-level planning, integration of emerging technologies, and development of future concepts that enhance fleet readiness and capability. The planner will work closely with technical, operational, and warfare development communities to shape how unmanned systems are employed across distributed maritime operations. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and advancing future maritime operations with a focus on unmanned platforms and autonomy-enabled capabilities. The position plays a major role in developing concepts of employment, supporting fleet experimentation, and driving innovative approaches that improve maritime operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will blend operational planning expertise with a strong understanding of emerging unmanned technologies and a passion for exploring new concepts and capabilities. This requisition supports hiring at multiple experience levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected applicant’s qualifications, experience, and skill sets.

Requirements

Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience
Professional experience in military or government planning
Demonstrated involvement in exercise planning, execution, and post-event analysis
Understanding of maritime operations, threat environments, and naval intelligence processes
Strong understanding of unmanned maritime systems, autonomy technologies, and emerging operational concepts
Experience with operational planning, future operations development, or maritime experimentation
Ability to evaluate technical information, operational requirements, and experimentation results and translate them into actionable operational plans
Effective communication skills and experience collaborating across technical, operational, and leadership communities
Familiarity with Navy and Joint planning processes
Ability to synthesize multi-source intelligence into actionable operational insights
Strong interpersonal, briefing, and collaboration skills
Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Maritime Operation Planners Course (MOPC) or Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS) Graduate
Previous support to real-world maritime operations or exercises
Experience within a Maritime Operations Center, Fleet Staff, or Joint planning environment
Background in experimentation, wargaming, or operational innovation
Experience supporting real-world operations or major maritime exercises
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, particularly in designing decision forcing scenarios
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for briefing, documentation, and stakeholder engagement
Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams, including operators, planners, and training personnel
Experience supporting multi-domain or joint operations

Responsibilities

Develop future operations plans that incorporate unmanned surface, subsurface, and aerial systems into multi-domain maritime operations
Lead and support experimentation initiatives, including designing objectives, test plans, hypotheses, and data collection strategies for unmanned systems
Explore and refine innovative operational concepts such as manned–unmanned teaming, autonomy-driven decision support, sensor fusion, and advanced C2 architectures
Work closely with fleet units, warfare development centers, and program offices to synchronize experimentation, transition lessons learned, and integrate new capabilities into MOC future planning
Conduct operational analysis to assess emerging technologies, capability gaps, and evolving threats related to unmanned systems
Produce planning documents, concepts of employment, experimentation reports, briefs, and decision materials for leadership
Participate in wargaming, modeling, scenario development, and operational design events focused on validating new tactics, techniques, and procedures for unmanned platforms
Promote innovation within the MOC by identifying opportunities for rapid capability development and recommending new approaches to fleet challenges
Support MOC battle rhythm events, planning teams, and coordination with Navy, Joint, and Interagency partners
Deliver clear and actionable briefings and written products for senior leaders and planners
Contribute to lessons-learned processes, innovation initiatives, and the development of future planning tools