Apply on Employer Site

INTECON · 1 day ago

Tactical Data Link Military Standards Development and Analyst

VA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $100K/yr

4+ years exp

INTECON is looking for a highly skilled Tactical Data Link Military Standards Development and Analyst to support the Air Combat Command. The role involves researching, engineering, and developing Tactical Data Link Military Standards to ensure interoperability across USAF platforms and systems.

Information Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Research, engineer, and propose changes to Tactical Data Link (TDL) Military Standards (MIL-STDs) based on USAF tactical combat system Information Exchange Requirements (IERs), minimizing impact on existing systems

Develop and evaluate bit-level implementation specifications, advise software developers and testers, and submit interface change proposals formatted in accordance with Joint Multi-Tactical Data Links Configuration Control Board (JMTCCB) Terms of Reference

Prepare for and attend Air Force Standards Interoperability Board (AFSIB), Joint, Bilateral, and Allied TDL meetings, working groups, and subgroups as directed by the Government

Analyze proposed changes from U.S., Joint, and Allied entities for impacts on USAF systems, joint and allied interoperability, and system implementations, and provide written evaluations in accordance with JMTCCB Terms of Reference

Research U.S. and Allied technical documents to identify discrepancies and develop change proposals for TDL configuration items, including applicable U.S. MIL-STDs, NATO STANAGs, ATDLPs, ADatPs, and APPs

Assess interoperability test trouble reports to determine affected systems and deficiency criticality, and participate in USAF Technical Analysis Groups and Joint Analysis Review Panels

Review newly drafted versions of TDL MIL-STDs to identify incorporation errors and provide corrected bit-level formats, verbiage, or notations to achieve intended objectives

Draft Technical Information Design Plan–Test Edition (TIDP-TE) documents for new TDL capabilities as required

Review Information Support Plans posted to the JASM website to verify correct MIL-STD references and coordinate with USAF requirements and program offices to support TDL integration into platforms and systems

Participate in Integrated Product Teams and other working groups to support development of operational concepts and architectures using existing and emerging TDL capabilities

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

Qualification

Tactical Data Link (TDL)Military Standards DevelopmentJoint Multi-Tactical Data LinksTechnical Documentation AnalysisDefense Standardization ProgramAir Battle Manager ExperienceJoint Interface Control OfficerInteroperability Analysis

Required

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a technical field (such as engineering, computer science, etc.), or a Master's degree

The ability to read through highly detailed and complex technical documents to extract relevant information

These positions require experience in the following USAF discipline: A rated USAF officer Air Battle Manager with experience in AWACS, JSTARS, or CRC or Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) or have 4 years of experience in performing JINTACCS TDL Standards management

Proficiency in Tactical Data Link (TDL) Military Standards and associated technical documentation

Proficiency in Joint Multi-Tactical Data Links Configuration Control Board (JMTCCB) processes and artifacts

Proficiency in Defense Standardization Program (ASSIST) and Defense Information Systems Registry (JASM)