Military Advisor- Sentiment Analysis (Part Time/Remote) (Mission Assurance 4)- 28490

HII's Mission Technologies division•Honolulu, HI

1d•Remote

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 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. HII-Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced and skilled Military Advisor- Sentiment Analysis to provide expert guidance and support to our military clients! The Sentiment Analysis Advisor will support critical intelligence and information operations. In this role, you'll serve as both a technical expert and educator, developing and delivering comprehensive training programs, while providing direct analytical support to DoD mission requirements! Ready to make a meaningful difference with a team that’s growing fast? Join us! Position: Remote and part time. Travel: This position requires episodic travel to OCONUS locations, often to remote and challenging environments. Expect deployments lasting several weeks to months at a time. Travel may include locations with limited infrastructure and security concerns.

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.
Experience in sentiment analysis, social media analysis, or OSINT
Background in instruction or training
Prior support to DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal law enforcement
Experience with large-scale data collection, web scraping, and data processing
Proficiency with sentiment analysis platforms (Brandwatch, Crimson Hexagon, Synthesio, Palantir, etc.)
Advanced programming in Python, R, or similar
Experience with web scraping tools (BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, Selenium, APIs)
Strong NLP skills (NLTK, spaCy, transformers, BERT)
Proficiency in data visualization (Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, D3.js)
Experience with big data tools (Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
Deep understanding of social media ecosystems and online communities
Familiarity with information operations, influence campaigns, and narrative analysis
Ability to identify trends and anomalies in large datasets
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving in dynamic environments
Knowledge of DoD data regulations, privacy laws, GDPR, and ethical data practices
Willingness to deploy up to 50% of the time as required by mission needs
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Intelligence Studies, or Social Sciences
Master's highly desired
5+ years of professional experience in sentiment analysis, social media analysis, or related OSINT disciplines
3+ years of experience in an instructional or training role
Proven ability to develop and deliver effective training programs
Experience supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF) or tactical units
Foreign language proficiency (Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, or Farsi preferred)
Certifications in data science, machine learning, or related fields
Prior military or intelligence community experience
Experience with gray literature and dark web data collection
Knowledge of geospatial analysis and network analysis techniques
Published research or presentations on sentiment analysis or OSINT methodologies
Possess and maintain a Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level guidance on sentiment analysis methodologies, tools, and best practices for DoD personnel and partner organizations
Design and implement sentiment analysis frameworks to support operational intelligence requirements
Advise on the selection, deployment, and optimization of sentiment analysis technologies and platforms
Conduct advanced analytical assessments of population sentiment across multiple information environments
Support tactical and strategic decision-making through actionable sentiment intelligence products
Develop, deliver, and maintain comprehensive training curricula on sentiment analysis techniques and applications
Provide instruction on methods to capture and process data that is procured in major data scraping and collection efforts to assist in understanding population sentiment and digital trends
Create practical exercises, case studies, and hands-on training scenarios relevant to DoD mission sets
Train personnel on data collection methodologies, processing workflows, and analytical techniques
Assess student competency and provide detailed feedback on analytical products
Maintain current awareness of emerging technologies and incorporate innovations into training programs
Execute large-scale data collection and scraping operations from open-source and authorized platforms
Process and normalize multi-source datasets including social media, news feeds, forums, and digital communications
Apply natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and computational linguistics techniques
Develop custom scripts and tools to enhance data collection and processing efficiency
Ensure data integrity, quality control, and compliance with legal and ethical standards
Identify and track population sentiment trends, narrative patterns, and information influence operations
Produce clear, concise intelligence products tailored to diverse stakeholder requirements
Brief senior leadership on sentiment trends, emerging threats, and operational recommendations
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including OSINT analysts, data scientists, and operations personnel
Additional duties as assigned or required