Military Advisor Sentiment Analysis

About Mission Technologies, a division of HII

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. 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.

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

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.

Key skills/competency

• Military Advisor
• Sentiment Analysis
• Intelligence Operations
• Data Collection
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Python
• Web Scraping
• Data Visualization
• DoD Support
• Training Development