Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Intern HI
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.
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. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video:
This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies (HII-MT) Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII-MT.
For this internship, the SkillBridge intern will train as a Security Specialist within the HII Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII supervisor, with the goal of learning preparing the transitioning service member to serve as a Security Specialist supporting the Air Force Cognizant Security Authority (CSA). Participants will gain practical expertise in collateral and SCI program support, classification guidance, personnel security management, and integrated security operations across multiple domains. Training emphasizes compliance with DoD/AF directives, proactive counterintelligence awareness, and operational readiness to safeguard national security objectives. By program completion, participants will be prepared to deliver multi-disciplinary security support and assume senior-level responsibilities in industrial security analysis. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.
Security Program Support
Provide technical advice and day-to-day support for collateral and SCI programs.
Personnel Security
Ensure compliance with SF-312/NDAs and collateral access requirements.
Operational Security
Administrative & Compliance
Support inspections and MICT artifact creation.
Perform classified mail handling, courier processing, and reproduction support.
Function as a senior-level industrial security analyst with TS/SCI clearance readiness.
Deliver integrated security operations across information, personnel, industrial, and communications domains.
HII Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the Skillbridge intern and considers the Skillbridge internship an overall positive experience.
SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum a Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training. Skillbridge Intern will not represent HII back to the DoD or Government on behalf of HII.
CMS Project 1021 A2 mission scope
Security protocols & TS/SCI compliance
(Supports collateral/SCI responsibilities)
Week 3 – OPSEC & Security Plans
Supports classification/documentation duties)
Supports CI advisory responsibilities)
Week 6 – Security Documentation Development
~ Security Classification Guides (SCG) Program Protection Plans (PPP) SOPs and compliance documents
(Reproduction support (paper/electronic)
(Supports classified material management duties)
Week 8 – Personnel Security Management
NDA/SF-312 compliance checks
(Supports personnel security responsibilities)
Inbound/outbound visit notices
Supports visitor control responsibilities)
Week 10 – Inspection & Compliance Prep
Supports inspection readiness duties)
Week 11 – Facility Security Operations
Supports facility access control duties)
Integrated security operations project
Classification, personnel, and facility security plan
Confirms readiness for senior-level security analyst role)
Hands-on training
Transitioning US military service member with 8-14 years of Security Officer experience
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; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; 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.
artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; 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.
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.