Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst

Description

Position Overview

Leidos is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst to support the ACCA5JI JINTACCS mission at the Langley, VA customer office. In this role, you will be instrumental in the research, engineering, and development of proposed changes to TDL Military Standards (MIL-STDs) based on U.S. Air Force (USAF) tactical combat system information exchange requirements (IERs). Your contributions will be critical in ensuring continued interoperability while minimizing impact to existing systems.

Primary Responsibilities

TDL Standards Development and Engineering:

• Research, engineer, and propose updates to TDL MIL-STDs based on USAF tactical combat system IERs.

• Develop and evaluate bit-level implementation specifications and advise software developers and testers on TDL integration.

• Submit change proposals in accordance with Joint Multi-Tactical Data Link Configuration Control Board (JMTCCB) Terms of Reference (TOR).

• Review new drafts of MIL-STDs to identify and correct incorporation errors, ensuring accurate bit-level formatting and notations.

• Draft Technical Information Design Plan-Test Edition (TIDP-TE) documents to establish baselines for new TDL capabilities.

Interoperability and Technical Analysis:

• Represent USAF TDL objectives at AFSIB, Joint, Bilateral, and Allied TDL meetings and working groups.

• Analyze change proposals from other entities for potential impact on USAF systems and joint/allied interoperability, providing written evaluations.

• Assess interoperability test trouble reports to determine affected systems and the criticality of each deficiency.

• Participate in USAF Technical Analysis Groups and Joint Analysis Review Panels.

Program and Requirements Coordination:

• Coordinate with USAF requirements and program offices to provide TDL expertise for integration into USAF platforms and systems.

• Participate in reviews and the development of operational concepts and architectures that utilize existing and emerging TDL capabilities.

• Review Information Support Plans (ISPs) to verify correct MIL-STD references.

Strategic Communications and Research:

• Research, gather information, and draft technical papers, staff studies, or presentation materials as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science) and 2 or more years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Strong analytical skills to interpret and extract information from highly complex technical documents.

• Experience in one of the following USAF disciplines:

  • A rated Air Battle Manager with experience on AWACS, JSTARS, or CRC.

  • Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO).

  • Two or more years of experience managing JINTACCS TDL standards.

Security Clearance

• Current or Active DoD Secret security clearance.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.