PT Senior Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Subject Matter Expert (SME) - 30700

HII's Mission Technologies division•Mclean, VA

2d•$148,275 - $175,000

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly experienced part-time Senior ISR Subject Matter Expert to support government customers, operational planning, business development, and proposal activities. The successful candidate will provide strategic, operational, and technical expertise related to ISR operations, aviation mission planning, airborne sensor employment, and multi-agency mission integration. The role is suited to a senior aviation and ISR professional with extensive experience leading complex ISR operations, supporting Combatant Commands, integrating multi-platform collection capabilities, and advising senior government and industry stakeholders across Department of War, NASA or Service Lab, and international mission environments. The position is within All-Domain Operations, a business group in HII’s Mission Technologies division. Required travel is 11–25%.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant progressive experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 6 years with a master’s degree in a related field; or 12 years with a high school diploma or equivalent.
20+ years of progressive experience supporting aviation operations, ISR missions, flight operations, intelligence activities, or related defense programs.
Demonstrated expertise planning, managing, and executing ISR operations in complex operational environments.
Experience supporting DoW, Combatant Commands, Special Operations Forces, intelligence organizations, or interagency mission partners.
Extensive knowledge of ISR collection methodologies, airborne sensor systems, mission-planning processes, and intelligence operations.
Experience integrating ISR requirements across tactical, operational, and strategic levels.
Ability to advise and brief senior military leaders, government officials, and industry executives.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience leading cross-functional teams supporting operational missions, intelligence collection, or aviation programs.
Valid U.S. passport and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 15+ years of relevant experience, a master’s degree and 13+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Experience supporting NASA or Service Lab, Joint, Combatant Command, or interagency operations.
Business development, capture management, and proposal support experience in the federal contracting environment.
Hands-on experience operating, deploying, integrating, or sustaining airborne ISR platforms and mission systems in direct support of a USG or DoW agency.
Experience supporting RDT&E programs, flight test activities, or test range operations.
Familiarity with intelligence community tools and sensors, ISR enterprise architectures, and mission-planning systems.
Knowledge of emerging ISR technologies, sensor fusion, multi-domain operations, and advanced intelligence collection concepts.
Prior military aviation, ISR, intelligence, or special operations experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior ISR advisor to government customers and internal stakeholders on ISR planning, mission execution, operational integration, and capability development.
Lead assessment, prioritization, and integration of ISR collection requirements to align mission objectives with available platform capabilities.
Provide operational expertise for CONUS and OCONUS ISR missions across Combatant Commands, including SOUTHCOM, AFRICOM, CENTCOM, and other mission areas.
Advise on employment of airborne ISR platforms, sensors, radar systems, telemetry capabilities, and mission systems for intelligence collection and operational objectives.
Support development of CONOPS, operational plans, annexes, appendices, and mission-planning products for steady-state and contingency operations.
Provide subject matter expertise for proposal development, capture activities, technical solution development, and customer engagement.
Collaborate with military services, Combatant Commands, interagency organizations, and industry partners to synchronize ISR planning and mission execution.
Develop and recommend OPSEC, signature management, and risk-mitigation strategies to protect mission effectiveness and sensitive activities.
Participate in working groups, planning conferences, and governance forums concerning ISR modernization, aviation operations, range operations, and mission integration.
Assess and recommend ISR capabilities, platform utilization, emerging technologies, and operational effectiveness.
Represent HII at customer engagements, conferences, workshops, and industry events as an ISR and aviation expert.
Travel as required to support customer missions, operational assessments, planning activities, and business development objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational and mission requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
401(k) savings plan options
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Potential bonus or other non-recurrent compensation for qualified positions, if applicable