Nationwide · 6 hours ago
Lead TDL Analyst
Hampton, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNationwide is seeking a Lead Tactical Data Link Analyst to support the United States Air Force. The role involves mentoring junior analysts, advising on policy matters, and ensuring technical accuracy in military standards related to Tactical Data Links.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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), while minimizing impact to legacy and fielded systems
Develop and evaluate bit-level implementation specifications and advise software developers, system engineers, and testers on technical implementation details
Draft, initiate, and submit TDL interface change proposals formate
Review draft MIL-STDs for technical accuracy, identify errors, and recommend corrections; draft TIDP-TE documentation for new TDL capabilities as required
Mentor and guide junior TDL analysts in the development, evaluation, and submission of TDL change proposals
Support Configuration Management (CM) for USAF Link 16 proprietary message number references
Support Air Force Standards Interoperability Board (AFSIB) activities by compiling and organizing USAF, Joint, and NATO change proposals, evaluations, and decisions
Recommend and consolidate USAF positions for AFSIB system representatives and support adjudication at meetings
Collaborate with Joint Multi-TDL Standards Working Group (JMSWG), JMTCCB, NATO Digital Policy Committee, TDL Capabilities Team (CaT), and US-UK bilateral partners to resolve action items and technical issues
Ensure technical discussions and decisions are accurately documented in meeting records and reflected in formal evaluations
Analyze and compare TDL concepts against Air Force, Joint, and Coalition standards; assess system impacts and recommend solutions to interoperability challenges
Draft technical evaluations of NATO Data Link Change Proposals (DLCPs), addressing accuracy, doctrinal implications, and system implementation considerations
Advise government leadership on policy matters and draft formal USAF responses to assigned action items
Attend and provide technical representation
Support Foreign Disclosure processes for international engagements and standards discussions as required
Support Defense Standardization Program (DSP) and Defense Information Systems Registry (DISR) meetings and articulate government-provided positions
Maintain authorized access to ASSIST and JASM systems; provide MIL-STD documentation to authorized USAF consumers at government direction
Research and develop background papers, staff studies, talking points, and presentation materials in support of government leadership
Maintain a comprehensive custodial catalog of electronic TDL, USMTF, symbol, and XML schema documentation, including classified and unclassified materials, and support configuration management planning
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting Tactical Data Link standards, interoperability, and military data exchange systems
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience originating, drafting, and submitting at least 30 TDL MIL-STD interface change proposals to the JMTCCB
Minimum of 4 years of participation in JMSWG meetings (at least 12 meetings), including action item development and resolution
Minimum of 6 years of attendance at AFSIB meetings (at least 18 meetings)
At least 1 year of experience working with DSP and DISR standards processes
In-depth knowledge of Link 16, JINTACCS, USMTF, NATO STANAGs, and Coalition interoperability standards
Strong technical writing skills with proven ability to produce MIL-STD documentation, evaluations, and policy responses
Excellent coordination, presentation, and communication skills for engagement with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Working knowledge of USAF, Joint, and Coalition system architectures and interoperability challenges
Position requires applicant to be a US Citizen and able to obtain the required security clearance for the position
Benefits
A liberal vacation plan
A matching retirement program
Competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience
Company
Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States.
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