Weapons Duty Officer

Requisition Number: 25893 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $55, $80,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 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.

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.

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HII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and mission-focused professional to provide operational support to the Weapons Duty Officer (WDO) function in a dynamic and high-tempo environment. This role is critical to the successful execution of live, training, and contingency missions, serving as the central coordination point between key operational stakeholders including the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), Director of Operations (DO), Weapons and Tactics, Maintenance, and Munitions Control.

Operating within secure facilities, the WDO Operations Support specialist will manage classified mission planning data, oversee vault operations, and ensure compliance with Air Force directives and security protocols. Responsibilities include preparing and verifying mission data media, managing secure networks, tracking sortie execution, and supporting post-mission analysis. The role also involves coordinating airspace usage, maintaining Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) data, and supporting deployment and exercise operations across USAFE and Host-Nation environments.

This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in Air Force operations, weapons systems, and classified data management who thrive in collaborative, detail-oriented, and mission-critical settings. If you're ready to contribute to operational excellence and support the warfighter at the tactical edge, we invite you to join our team.

• Provide daily operational support to the Weapons Duty Officer (WDO) function during live, training, and contingency missions.
• Serve as the central coordination point between the Supervisor of Flying (SOF), Director of Operations (DO), Weapons and Tactics, Maintenance, and Munitions Control for mission execution.
• Operate within secure facilities (vaults) to manage classified mission planning data and ensure all security protocols are followed.
• Maintain accountability, issue, and destruction of classified mission materials in accordance with DoDM , AFI , and local vault procedures.
• Prepare, load, and verify Joint Air-to-Air Missile (JAAM) data cartridges, P5 ACMI pods, and other mission data media prior to flight.
• Manage secure networks for classified and unclassified data transfer; coordinate with Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) and maintenance for P5 pod installation and data verification.
• Track and report daily sortie execution, weapons employment events, and training results for post-mission review and reporting.
• Retrieve and process post-sortie mission data using TCTS/P5, RAIDS, or similar systems for debrief and analysis.
• Maintain and update vault inventory, SF702 logs, AF Form 2432 equipment checklists, and classified container access records.
• Conduct daily vault security checks and ensure all classified material is properly stored and labeled IAW Air Force directives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining vault operations checklists, continuity books, and quick-reference guides for inspections and readiness reviews.
• Coordinate with Stan/Eval, Training, and Weapons and Tactics offices to ensure weapons events and evaluations are accurately documented.
• Support preparation and distribution of mission brief materials, range schedules, and airspace notifications.
• Manage secure and unclassified mission media destruction logs and maintain audit-ready documentation for all data transfers.
• Coordinate with Range Control and Wing Weapons and Tactics for airspace deconfliction, weapons events, and exercise participation.
• Provide oversight of EFB data and ensure all weapons-related applications are updated with current flight and mission data.
• Maintain awareness of real-time aircraft status, weapons load configurations, and sortie sequencing to support mission flow.
• Support deployment and exercise operations by setting up secure vault systems, ensuring data-handling procedures meet USAFE and Host-Nation standards.
• Interface with unit security managers and communications personnel to sustain vault certification, secure networks, and controlled access procedures.
• Assist in after-action reporting and lessons-learned documentation for weapons training and operational events.

• 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Air Force operations, weapons, or vault management roles.
• Knowledge of JAAM, P5 ACMI, TCTS, and mission data handling systems.
• Familiarity with AFI 31-101, DoDM , AFI , and AFMAN governing classified material management.
• Experience managing secure vaults, mission data networks, and classified material accountability.
• Proficiency with Air Force forms and documentation (SF702, AF Form 2432, AF Form 440).
• Understanding of aircrew sortie flow, weapons events, and operational data management.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies (SOF, DO, AFE, Munitions Control, and Range Ops) during live operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and situational awareness skills in high-tempo operational environments.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Valid U.S. Passport and ability to travel OCONUS as needed.

• Prior WDO, Weapons and Tactics, or Operations Desk experience within a Fighter Wing or USAFE-AFAFRICA unit.
• Experience supporting F-16CM or similar fighter aircraft mission planning and data cartridge operations.
• Familiarity with classified networks, COMSEC, and SAP/SAR procedures.
• Experience supporting joint or NATO exercises involving live or simulated weapons employment.
• Understanding of range scheduling, airspace deconfliction, and mission execution flow.
• Previous Air Force service in an Operations, Weapons, or Stan/Eval environment.

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.

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.

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