Innovation SME - Remote (technical Lead - Engineering) - 26338 - Remote Eligible

Innovation Subject Matter Expert (SME)

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking highly skilled and experienced Innovation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. The SME will provide specialized knowledge and expertise in logistics, intelligence, technology integration, or similar field to ensure the successful execution of projects and strategic initiatives. This is a remote full-time position.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert in Innovation, Rapid Acquisition, and/or ISR
• Provide technical guidance and/or knowledge to internal teams, ensuring best practices and industry standards are met
• Identify business/operational needs and translate them into actionable technical solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and/or optimize solutions
• Contribute to strategic planning and solutioning
• Compile data through interviewing and/or networking with various internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, write, and review content to support strategic initiatives, projects, and/or proposals
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and/or best practices
• Analyze mission needs statements, requirements concepts, integration and interoperability of selected technologies, systems, services, and standards
• Identify, analyze, test, and deploy emerging commercial solutions and technologies to modernize, enhance, and advance mission partners' missions

Minimum Qualifications

• 8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years relevant progressive experience.
• 10 Years of proven experience in Process Improvement
• 10 Years of Government Acquisition experience
• Solid relationships with known stakeholders in targeted field of interest
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively on a team
• Clearance- Must be able to obtain and maintain a clearance

Preferred Requirements

• 15+ Years of proven experience in Process Improvement
• 15+ Years of Government Acquisition experience
• Experience in SOF Community

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.