Military Advisor- Sentiment Analysis (Part Time/Remote) (Mission Assurance 4)- 29181

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 -