About the role
Requisition Number: 29181
Required Travel: 51 - 75%
Employment Type: Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $106,124.00 - $187,200.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior HI
This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.
HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
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
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! Ready to make a meaningful difference with a team that’s growing fast? Join us!
*Position: Remote and part time ($90.00/ per hour).
*Travel: This position requires episodic travel to OCONUS locations, often to remote and challenging environments. Expect deployments lasting several weeks to months at a time. Travel may include locations with limited infrastructure and security concerns.
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
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
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: https://vimeo.com/732533072
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?
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