Stingrai JIATF-S LNO (SkillBridge Intern) - 30071

HII's Mission Technologies division•Key West, FL

10d•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 Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies 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. Job Description 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. Objective The SkillBridge intern will train as a STINGRAI Liaison Officer (LNO) embedded within JIATF South operations. Reporting to the STINGRAI Program Manager, the intern will learn aviation/ISR coordination practices, joint interagency mission workflows, and communication procedures that support detection, monitoring, and intelligence fusion missions. Primary goals include: Understanding ISR aircraft capabilities and mission planning requirements Learning how LNOs act as communication conduits between subcontractor aviation units and government leadership Developing skills in operational briefings, mission updates, and documentation Strengthening knowledge of interagency coordination, intelligence processes, and SOUTHCOM mission dynamics. Overall Goals & End State (3 month target) At the end of three months, Explain core functions of an LNO within JIATF South Demonstrate a working understanding of IMINT/SIGINT capabilities and ISR TTPs Prepare operational briefings, mission summaries, and coordination reports Maintain interagency contact lists and facilitate cross‑organizational communication Track and organize sortie planning requirements and ISR mission scheduling Provide informed recommendations during operational reviews Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and consider the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience Assumptions/Restrictions SkillBridge interns may not represent HII to DoD or Government entities; all participation is strictly observational and training‑focused SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training

Requirements

Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service.
Applications accepted from transitioning military personnell within final 12 months of active-duty service.
3 yrs Aviation + ISR experience
Joint Airborne ISR TTPs; IMINT/SIGINT capabilities + TTPs
Mission schedule planning; FalconView + MS Office proficiency
ISR/Aviation LNO experience with aircrew, commands, interagency partners
Understanding of SPINS, ACOs, ATOs; intel background (imagery, collection mgmt, all-source)
CAOC/ATO‑cycle support experience
COMSEC/keymat handling
TS/SCI clearance required.
Available during core hours for critical meetings and training.

Nice To Haves

Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.

Responsibilities

Train as a STINGRAI Liaison Officer (LNO) embedded within JIATF South operations.
Learn aviation/ISR coordination practices, joint interagency mission workflows, and communication procedures that support detection, monitoring, and intelligence fusion missions.
Understand ISR aircraft capabilities and mission planning requirements.
Learn how LNOs act as communication conduits between subcontractor aviation units and government leadership.
Develop skills in operational briefings, mission updates, and documentation.
Strengthen knowledge of interagency coordination, intelligence processes, and SOUTHCOM mission dynamics.
Explain core functions of an LNO within JIATF South.
Demonstrate a working understanding of IMINT/SIGINT capabilities and ISR TTPs.
Prepare operational briefings, mission summaries, and coordination reports.
Maintain interagency contact lists and facilitate cross‑organizational communication.
Track and organize sortie planning requirements and ISR mission scheduling.
Provide informed recommendations during operational reviews.
Coordinate between contractor aviation teams and government leaders.
Prepare operational briefs.
Conduct communication gap analysis.
Deep dive into detection/monitoring/intelligence fusion processes.
Understand geopolitical considerations and interagency contacts.
Participate in mission planning cycles and sortie tasking procedures.
Facilitate meetings.
Learn COMSEC principles (training-only).
Gain an overview of ISR collection management.
Build mission updates.
Gain exposure to ATO cycle processes.
Review historical case studies and training.
Make mission optimization recommendations.
Participate in partner-nation interaction (training-only).
Deliver a final capstone LNO coordination brief.
Network with senior leaders across HII Mission Technologies and the STINGRAI program.
Gain exposure to interagency partners supporting SOUTHCOM missions.