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Astrion · 2 weeks ago

Tactical Data Link (TDL) Testing and Certification Program Analyst

Hampton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems. They have an exciting opportunity for a Tactical Data Link (TDL) Testing and Certification Program Analyst in support of the Air Force Division.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide support to the USAF Participating Test Unit Coordinator (PTUC) on identifying TDL capabilities and functions that require testing for applicable USAF Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence (C3I) systems

Advocate and provide relevant information on the USAF Test & Certification process during platform/system design and development phase by attending Technical Interchange Meeting, Test Plan Work Group, Integrated Test Team Meeting and/or Design Reviews

Liaise with the system under test program office in all phases of Air Force Standards Conformance and Joint interoperability tests as required

Observe C&I Certification testing, as required, and ensure any observed problems are documented. Analyze test data collected and observed during C&I test to validate preliminary trouble reports and determine their operational impact

Attend Technical Action Group (TAG) meetings to provide technical support regarding interpretation of multi-TDL standards, operational procedures, and operational impact of identified problems

Participate in Joint test planning and the development and coordination of Interim Certificates to Operate (ICTOs), as requested, when systems need to be fielded before the certification process is complete. Participate in the Interoperability Steering Group (ISG) meetings to support their assigned systems

Attend the Joint Analysis Review Panel (JARP) meetings to provide technical support regarding interpretation of multi-TDL standards, operational procedures, and operational impact of identified problems. Assist JARP members in validating the PTRs and determining the applicable category to assign them based on their potential to preclude or degrade an essential mission capability or an operational activity/system function as defined in the system NR KPPs

Provide technical TDL expertise to support the development and integration of TDL into Air Force C2 and non-C2 platforms

Provide operational solutions for the implementation of TDL products in the Air Force for both the theater and unit-level operations, as well as integration with Joint and allied forces

Develop or review previously developed data and message level implementation specifications for specific platforms or services

Research and gather information to develop Background Papers, staff studies, Talking Papers, or presentation materials as assigned by the Government

Qualification

Tactical Data Link StandardsMulti-TDL Certification TestingTechnical Field DegreeTechnical SupportOperational Solutions

Required

EDUCATION: Associate's Degree in Technical Field (such as engineering, computer science, information technology)

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: At least three (3) years recent staff experience (within the last 10 years)

At least four (4) years' experience applying prior knowledge of Tactical Data Link Military Standards (MIL-STD 6016, 6017, 3011, 6022)

OR Associate's Degree in Technical Field (such as engineering, computer science, information technology)

At least three (3) years recent experience (within past 10 years) to manage/oversee Air Force service-level multi-TDL interoperability and certification tests

At least three (3) years recent experience (within past 10 years) reviewing test plans and test reports related to Multi-TDL C&I Certification Testing and staff processes

At least three (3) years recent experience (within past 10 years) applying knowledge of Multi-TDL standards (US MIL STD 3011, 6011, 6016, 6017, 6020, 6040, 188-220, and 2045-47001)