Leidos · 2 months ago
Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst SME
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $228K/yr
6+ years expLeidos is seeking a highly skilled Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst to provide critical support to the ACC/A5JI JINTACCS mission at their Langley, VA office. The role involves leading research and engineering efforts to propose changes to TDL Military Standards while ensuring interoperability and effectiveness of tactical data links for the U.S. Air Force.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Research, engineer, and propose updates to TDL Military Standards (MIL-STDs) based on U.S. Air Force (USAF) tactical combat system information exchange requirements (IERs)
Develop and evaluate bit-level implementation specifications
Advise software developers and testers on TDL integration
Submit Interface Change Proposals (ICPs) in accordance with Joint Multi-Tactical Command and Control Board (JMTCCB) Terms of Reference (TOR)
Review draft MIL-STDs to identify errors and provide corrections
Draft Technical Information Design Plan-Test Edition (TIDP-TE) documents for new TDL capabilities as needed
Represent the USAF at TDL meetings and working groups
Attend AFSIB, Joint, Bilateral, and Allied TDL meetings and subgroups as directed
Analyze change proposals from other entities for potential impact on USAF systems and joint/allied interoperability
Evaluate proposed changes and provide written assessments following JMTCCB TOR
Research technical documents (including US MIL-STDs, NATO STANAGs, ATDLPs, and ADatPs) to identify discrepancies and develop change proposals
Assess interoperability test trouble reports to determine the severity of deficiencies and affected systems
Participate in USAF Technical Analysis Groups and Joint Analysis Review Panels
Ensure test results accurately reflect violations of relevant MIL-STDs
Create Interface Change Proposals (ICPs) to address shortfalls identified through test and evaluation
Review newly drafted versions of MIL-STDs to find and correct incorporation errors related to bit-level formats, verbiage, or notations
Support the Defense Standardization Program (DSP) and Defense Information Systems Registry (DISR) meetings, representing government-provided positions
Coordinate with USAF requirements and program offices, providing TDL expertise to support integration efforts into platforms and systems
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and other working groups
Review and comment on related documents submitted for coordination
Research and develop Background Papers, staff studies, Talking Papers, or presentation materials as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with at least 6 or more years of related experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
AF JINTACCS Expertise: Demonstrated experience with the Air Force Joint Integrated Tactical Air Control System (JINTACCS) process
Technical Document Analysis: Proven ability to independently review and analyze complex technical documents
TDL Interface Change Proposal: Experience originating, drafting, and submitting TDL MIL-STD interface change proposals
JMTCCB/JMSWG Participation: Minimum of three years of experience attending and drafting evaluations for either JMTCCB or JMSWG Subgroup meetings
AFSIB Participation: Minimum of three years of experience attending and drafting evaluations for AFSIB meetings
Clearance: Current or Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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