Military Advisor – Data Science, Sentiment Analysis

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Military Advisor providing expert sentiment analysis guidance and comprehensive training for DoD clients. Supporting critical intelligence operations with data-driven insights and training programs.

Posted 7/25/2026part-timeRemote • Hawaii • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $106,124 - $187,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in sentiment analysis methodologies and technologies, with a strong focus on data collection, processing, and analysis to support operational intelligence. Proficient in training and developing curricula for diverse audiences, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

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Sentiment AnalysisNatural Language Processing (NLP)Data Collection and Web ScrapingPython ProgrammingDoD Compliance and Regulations

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Hard Skills

Sentiment AnalysisNatural Language Processing (NLP)Data CollectionWeb ScrapingPython ProgrammingData VisualizationBig Data ToolsSQLNoSQLMachine Learning

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingInstruction and TrainingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

BrandwatchCrimson HexagonPalantirTableauPower BIHadoopSparkBeautifulSoupScrapySelenium

Industry Keywords

DoDOSINTSocial Media AnalysisInformation OperationsData Privacy LawsGDPREthical Data PracticesInfluence CampaignsNarrative AnalysisEmerging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudD3.jsHadoopJavaScriptNoSQLPythonSeleniumSparkSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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
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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

9 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Master's 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance programs
Wellness resources
Employee discounts