Identity / Risk Management Field Operations Specialist (Mission Assurance 4) - 25330

HII's Mission Technologies division • Fort Meade, MD

123d • $114,801 - $140,000

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled military veteran or IC Agency counterpart to support customer operations. This critical role serves a national intelligence agency in a complex, evolving program. As an Identity / Risk Management Field Operations specialist, you will enable technical and tactical operations by providing direct support to field operations in and around the NCR. You must be able to work independently or in small teams, using discretion and demonstrating a high level of operational security. Under general direction from HII leadership, you will handle sensitive assignments to support national security objectives. You will anticipate future requirements, evaluate plans, and apply best practices to meet urgent operational needs in the technical and physical operating environments. Your expertise will be essential in assessing feasibility, advising command leadership, and ensuring mission success. A thorough understanding of operational mission areas and relevant national security requirements is required.

Requirements

• 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.
• 9+ years of special activities and enhanced operational security experience with a bachelor’s degree. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Experience with various techniques applied to surveillance/counter-surveillance, risk management methodologies, special activities planning, enhanced operational security techniques, and field security measures.
• Maintain knowledge of established risk management and OPSEC plans.
• Experience in determining the operational validity of existing enhanced operational security and risk management tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Knowledge of ubiquitous technical surveillance, surveillance countermeasures, sensitive route planning, operational travel security measures, and sensitive material handling.
• Experience within the Intelligence Community (IC), CCMDs (J2X/J3X), or federal law enforcement in the specialty areas of special activities, expeditionary SIGINT, counterintelligence operations, clandestine HUMINT, or physical support to cyber operations.
• Experience in electronic obfuscation, hardening of personal electronic device, development or use of secure non-standard communications, and cellular/802.11 vulnerabilities.
• TS/SCI clearance required; willingness to submit to CI Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• TS/SCI Clearance with current CI Polygraph.
• 13+ years of special activities, Tactical Information Operations Analyst/Operator, clandestine HUMINT, counterintelligence operations, or advanced special operations techniques experience.
• Successful completion of one of the following JCITA (or equivalent) courses: Fundamentals of Sensitive Support, traveler’s course, counter-surveillance/surveillance detection course.
• IC or military service training in SDRs/field tradecraft/enhanced operational security.
• Previously held military occupational specialties in fields of K13A, 18F, 35M, 35L, 0211, 703C, 771B, SOCS-H, SOCS-F.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages with stakeholders to refine requirements, identify appropriate security measures, and optimize operational systems.
• Develops innovative solutions for complex challenges. Leads small-scale projects, working groups, and operational initiatives.
• Ensures high standards in documentation, reporting, and security procedures. Resolves program priorities through equipment troubleshooting while maintaining mission integrity.
• Expert understanding of 802.11 systems, Personal Electronic Device signature(s)/hardening, VPN/VPS architecture, and use of electronics in support of dynamic, requirements driven operations.

Benefits

• 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.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees