Military Advisor- Data Science/Sentiment Analysis (Part Time/Remote) (Mission Assurance 4)- 29181

Summary

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!

What you will do

Subject Matter Expertise

- 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

Instruction & Training Development

- 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

Technical Operations

- 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

Analysis & Reporting

- 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

What we are looking for

- 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 - Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Bonus points for...

- 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 - Clearance: Possess and maintain a Secret clearance

Physical Requirements

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.