Live Virtual Constructive Mission Planner (SkillBridge Intern) - 29151

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.•Des Moines, IA

18h•Remote

About The Position

This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII. The SkillBridge intern will train as a LVC Mission Planner, supporting HII Mission Technologies’ Distributed Training Operations Center (DTOC) contract and related business areas. The transitioning service member will be fully qualified to serve as an LVC Mission Planner, capable of independently leading mission planning, execution, and debrief cycles for the 132nd CTS/DTOC while integrating live, virtual, and constructive training environments in support of Air National Guard and USAF combat readiness. Under the supervision of HII Program Managers, and technical leads, the transitioning service member will gain hands‑on experience in: LVC Mission Planning & Execution Master LMOC-P and Environment Generator for scenario creation Lead mission cycles: pre-brief, execution, debrief, documentation Coordinate with NOC, LMON, and LMOC-P teams for Event Control Center ops Create/distribute Mission Planning Cell packages per PWS standards Technical Integration & Troubleshooting Integrate virtual simulators into live training events Conduct M&S, Network Integration, and Operational Tests Diagnose/resolve LVC software/hardware issues and optimize configurations Tactical Advisory & Instruction Apply AFTTP 3-1 and Joint Warfare doctrine to LVC scenarios Brief LVC capabilities and advise leadership on events/emerging tech Serve as DTOC LVC SME in multi-unit planning sessions All work products will be reviewed, validated, and released exclusively by HII employees to ensure full compliance with DoD SkillBridge and representation restrictions. HII Mission Technologies will benefit from the intern’s operational insight, maintenance expertise, and disciplined approach to technical data accuracy and sustainment readiness.

Requirements

Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service.
Applications accepted within final 12-months of active-duty US military service.
LVC software experience (LMOC-P preferred)
Knowledge of AFTTP 3-1 and Joint Warfare Publications
Mission planning cell experience
Prior qualification as mission commander, section lead, or equivalent
Ability to create/disseminate CONOPS and planning products per AF/DoD standards
Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) training experience
Air-to-air fighter instructor pilot with operational experience
Current/qualified within last 3 years OR current LVC LMOC-P/War Room equivalent experience
U.S. citizen
Active DoD Secret clearance (must maintain)

Nice To Haves

Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.
Bachelor's + 10 years experience
Master's + 8 years experience
High school/equivalent + 14 years experience

Responsibilities

Master LMOC-P and Environment Generator for scenario creation
Lead mission cycles: pre-brief, execution, debrief, documentation
Coordinate with NOC, LMON, and LMOC-P teams for Event Control Center ops
Create/distribute Mission Planning Cell packages per PWS standards
Integrate virtual simulators into live training events
Conduct M&S, Network Integration, and Operational Tests
Diagnose/resolve LVC software/hardware issues and optimize configurations
Apply AFTTP 3-1 and Joint Warfare doctrine to LVC scenarios
Brief LVC capabilities and advise leadership on events/emerging tech
Serve as DTOC LVC SME in multi-unit planning sessions
Complete security clearance, facility access, and safety training
Shadow DTOC operations through full mission cycle (planning to debrief)
Introduction to LMOC-P, Environment Generator, and LVC architecture
Hands-on LMOC-P interface and basic scenario building
Environment Generator for terrain and threat generation
Review AFTTP 3-1 and Joint Warfare Publications
Assist in creating MPC packages under supervision
Participate in NOC, LMON, and LMOC-P coordination meetings
Configure ECC setups with NOC/LMON personnel
Practice troubleshooting protocols and pre-mission system checks
Build complete training scenarios (live, virtual, constructive elements)
Conduct M&S and Network Integration testing under supervision
Serve as assistant Event Lead during live missions
Monitor execution and document technical issues
Develop CONOPS and planning products per DoD standards
Lead complete mission cycle independently (pre-brief, execution, debrief)
Create and distribute MPC packages without supervision
Oversee Operational Tests for new LVC capabilities
Deliver LVC academic briefings and mentor junior planners
Brief CTS/DTOC leadership on event outcomes and recommendations
Advise on emerging LVC technologies and capability enhancements
Lead complex multi-unit DMO training event independently
Build professional relationships within the PM, and DTOC support community (internal only)
Gain exposure to HII’s broader Mission Technologies portfolio
Strengthen readiness for future roles in LVC Training, Mission Planning, or C2‑related industry positions