Requisition Number: 20998

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $106,801.00 - $165,000.00

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Cyber Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.

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: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job Description

Experienced Operations Research/Applied Statistician

HII is seeking an experienced TE professional to join a rapidly growing organization supporting TE across the Department of Defense (DoD) and Homeland Security (HS).

What do we do?

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is seeking an operations researcher or applied statistician to support the Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques Center of Excellence (STAT COE), located at Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

This is a technical support position on a dynamic team: we integrate with test teams and develop test strategies, rigorous test designs, and support analysis for complex systems. We are at the forefront of applying advanced statistical techniques to TE and are constantly exploring new methodologies. Your desire to continually improve and self-educate is a must to succeed in this dynamic work environment.

The STAT COE provides tremendous professional growth opportunities to improve your technical knowledge, hone your practical skills, and broaden your experience. The STAT COE is a collaborative and energetic workplace where members discuss challenges, work together to solve problems, and provide practical products to our customers. Both degree level and experience will be considered.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide statistical/TE expertise to acquisition program and research projects
• Lead development of test strategies, technical test designs, and post-test analysis
• Employ various techniques and methods such as design of experiments, Bayesian analysis, regression modeling, and reliability planning
• Employ statistical software (e.g. JMP, DesignExpert, R, Matlab or equivalent)
• Support special studies for topics of interest to DoD senior leadership
• Engage and mentor TE practitioners in STAT processes and technical test design
• Communicate solutions to leadership orally and in writing, clearly and accurately
• Develop recommendations, best practices, and case studies (post at www.afit.edu/STAT)
• Potential to present at technical conferences (e.g. Military Operations Research Society, Fall Technical Conference, DataWorks spring conference, International Test and Evaluation Association, Joint Statistical Meeting)
• Teach one- to five-day courses on rigorous TE methods and design of experiments
  
  

The STAT COE is in Dayton, OH and we prefer to have the team co-located. However, we may consider a remote hire if you are located near a major TE hub (e.g. Eglin, Edwards, Patuxent River, Huntsville, Aberdeen). Full time or part time will be considered.

HII Benefits

• 401k company matching
• Flexible hours (9-3 core hours)
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Regular team social activities
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Master’s degree in engineering, statistics, applied math, operations research, or similar
• Practical Department of Defense or Homeland Security TE experience
• Ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance
• US Citizen
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• PhD in stats, applied math, industrial engineering, ops research, engineering or similar
• 8 years practical and related experience in DoD or HS TE
• Active SECRET clearance
  
  

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.

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

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 diverse 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.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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 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.