Military Operations Analyst

Requisition Number: 27291
Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $71,963.00 - $
Security Clearance:
Secret
Level of

Experience:

Senior

Join our team at Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, and help shape the future of joint war fighting capabilities. We are seeking an experienced Military Operations Analyst to support joint training and readiness initiatives for a critical Department of Defense client. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects that enhance operational effectiveness through analysis, exercise support, and integration of emerging doctrine and concepts.

• Analyze complex operational issues and provide recommendations on military command and control, contingency operations, force planning, and training exercises.
• Conduct research and analysis to support the design, development, and execution of war games, experiments, and exercises.
• Assist in creating scenario materials, including intelligence reports, operational messaging, and assessments for tactical and operational-level training.
• Collaborate with military and civilian subject matter experts to define, clarify, and document requirements.
• Evaluate program and technical options against stated requirements and joint doctrine.
• Apply analytical techniques to assess training effectiveness, develop metrics, and contribute to Concepts of Operations.
• Prepare detailed reports and briefs summarizing findings, identifying deficiencies, and recommending improvements.

• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance and be eligible for SCI access.
• Demonstrated understanding of joint planning and exercise principles.
• Skilled in applying research and analytical methods to support the development and execution of war games, experiments, and training exercises
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to travel up to 20–25%.

• Former military junior officer or senior enlisted with joint or service staff experience.
• Experience with JLVC or modeling & simulation.
• Working knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer 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. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call for assistance.

Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.