IT Project Analyst (Military Operations Analyst 3) - 29143

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!

We are seeking talented and motivated Professionals to join our team!

Position Summary

HII: Mission Technologies is seeking a IT Project Analyst to manage and execute the Xtractor program under the Crucible initiative. The objective is to identify and mature candidate technologies and capabilities from middle-stage Technology Readiness Levels (typically TRL 6 through TRL 8) to address specific Naval and Department of War (DoW) warfighting capability gaps.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the Xtractor Program under the Crucible initiative, ensuring effective maturation of mid-stage technologies (TRL 6–8) to address Naval and Department of War capability gaps.
• Conduct technology scouting to identify, evaluate, and recruit 10–15 candidate companies per performance period with relevant emerging technologies.
• Perform detailed Technical Assessments for each recruited company, including baseline TRL evaluation, mission alignment analysis, and assessment of technical maturity.
• Identify, track, and monitor test and experimentation opportunities across the Department of War and Fleet/warfighting exercises suitable for technology demonstrations.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain an Experimentation Event Catalog in an electronic spreadsheet format, updated monthly to reflect new or changing opportunities.
• Provide planning, coordination, and advisory support for technology test events, including logistics synchronization and execution oversight.
• Support approximately 4–6 technology test and experimentation events per performance period.
• Ensure all activities respect government boundaries, particularly regarding inherently governmental functions such as final award determinations, selections, and funding authorizations.
• Deliver continuous programmatic assessments, including progress tracking, risk identification, and performance reporting.
• Produce the Final Xtractor Program Report summarizing all experimentation results, TRL advancements, operational insights, and investment recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience managing R&D, S&T, or technology-transition programs supporting the Department of Defense or similar government agencies.
• Demonstrated understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), particularly TRL 6–8 technology maturation.
• Proven experience in technology scouting, industry engagement, or evaluating emerging technologies.
• Familiarity with test and experimentation environments, including Fleet exercises or joint/DoD experimentation venues.
• Experience planning and coordinating field tests, demonstrations, or experimentation events.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform technical assessments and evaluate technology maturity and mission alignment.
• Able to manage multiple projects, maintain program documentation, and deliver high-quality reports.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with government stakeholders, industry partners, and technical teams.
• Able to work independently while adhering to boundaries related to inherently governmental functions.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (if required by the program).