Sr. Special and Tactical Operations SME - 27746

About the role

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Special & Tactical Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support advanced modeling, simulation, and training activities within the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) at NAS Patuxtent River, MD.

Responsibilities

• Operate simulation cockpits or consoles to represent real-world platform capabilities and tactical employment.
• Plan, build, execute, and debrief missions and scenarios supporting both test and training events within JSE.
• Provide subject matter expertise on threat and friendly tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop, refine, and validate system requirements; support systems development and operational workflows.
• Create and update mission planning materials, academics, and scenario documentation.
• Coordinate with simulator operators and exercise participants to manage constructive entities and orchestrate multi-platform Large Force Exercise (LFE) events.
• Operate JIAB components and other simulation applications; troubleshoot and report technical issues.
• Support integration of new systems, platforms, and threat models into the JSE environment.
• Deliver user training and support for flight test, ground test, and rehearsal events.
• Provide instructor-level insights to help shape tactics and scenario design for test and training audiences.
• May perform limited managerial or administrative tasks in support of operations.

Requirements

• 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
• Operational, tactical, training, or test experience involving military platforms, weapons systems, sensors, EW, cyber, C2, or mission systems operations.
• Prior operational or test platform crewmember experience (aircrew, mission crew, operator, or equivalent).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to support on-site operations; role is not eligible for remote work.
• Ability to work morning/evening shifts to meet test/training schedule requirements.
• Current or Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• A graduate level degree in a related field desired.
• Experience with GRID, NGTS, DIADS, ART, WSCE, FIAB, VATS, or other JSE-related simulation tools.
• Weapons School graduate.
• Previous experience supporting Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) operations or scenario design.

Skills

• Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity to meet requirements for simulation system operation and console interaction.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Pay

• Anticipated Salary Range: $135,135.00 - $195,000.00

Schedule

• Not specified