Concept Developer (Military Operations Analyst 4) -30243
HII Mission Technologies· enterprise· Defense· Oct 5, 2026 · 23d ago
Suffolk, VA, Virginia, United States
In office
Full-time
Principal
$93K–$140K est.
9+ years exp
Job description
Requisition Number: 30243
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
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.
Summary
Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a highly experienced Concept Developer (Military Operations Analyst 4) to support the Joint Staff J7 (JS J-7), Futures and Concepts Division (FCD) at the Suffolk, VA Joint Staff Complex. This position is central to advancing the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC) through innovative Concepts of Operation (CONOPS), wargaming, and experimentation.
What You Will Do
• Provide expert-level subject matter expertise in developing future concepts at the Joint Staff and Combatant Command levels.
• Integrate deep warfighting domain knowledge with emerging intelligence, threat assessments, and futures projections to inform concept development.
• Support the operationalization of the Joint Warfighting Concept by developing concepts grounded in futures analysis, intelligence insights, and wargaming results.
• Advise senior military and government leaders across the Joint Staff on methodologies, frameworks, and best practices for developing future concepts.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and compelling briefings to senior military officers and government civilians.
• Work daily within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment.
• Travel to support high level briefings, conferences, working groups, wargames, and related engagements.
• Apply extensive technical expertise, warfighting domain knowledge, and/or area-of-responsibility (AOR) expertise, with full understanding of related disciplines.
• Bring current and relevant experience as a senior military planner at the Joint, Combatant Command, or Service level.
What You Must Have
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience developing operational concepts, future force designs, or CONOPS at the Joint, CCMD, or Service level.
• Experience conducting or supporting operational and strategic-level wargames, experiments, or analysis focused on future conflict environments.
• Strong understanding of Joint doctrine, Joint planning processes, and Joint force development.
• Ability to synthesize complex operational, technical, and intelligence information into clear, actionable concepts.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively—verbally, visually, and in writing—to senior leaders.
• Experience working in classified environments and managing sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high tempo, concept development team.
• Familiarity with futures methodologies such as scenario development, trend analysis, red teaming, operational risk assessment, or similar analytical approaches.
• An active TS/SCI security clearance (required).
Preferred Requirements
• Graduation from senior military planning schools such as JAWS, SAMS, MAWS, SAW, or equivalent; or two or more years of operational planning experience.
• Prior Joint Staff or Combatant Command experience, especially in futures, force development, concept development, or wargaming communities.
• Experience leading senior level briefings, workshops, or working groups.
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.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: vimeo.com
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.
Why HII
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.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
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.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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