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INTECON · 1 day ago

Tactical Data Link Military Standards Development and Analyst SME

VA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $190K/yr

3+ years exp

INTECON is looking for a highly skilled Tactical Data Link Military Standards Development and Analyst SME to support the Air Combat Command. This role provides senior-level subject matter expertise in the research, engineering, and development of TDL Military Standards to support Joint, Coalition, and Allied interoperability.

Information Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Research, engineer, and draft 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

Recognize requirements for, initiate, draft, and submit interface change proposals on average every two months in support of TDL standards development

Prepare for and attend Air Force Standards Interoperability Board (AFSIB), Joint, Bilateral, and Allied TDL meetings, working groups, and subgroups to support USAF Tactical Data Link objectives

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 technical 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

Evaluate test results against relevant MIL-STDs, identify standards shortfalls, and develop Interface Change Proposals to address deficiencies identified through test and evaluation analysis

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

Draft Technical Information Design Plan–Test Edition (TIDP-TE) documents for new TDL capabilities to support development of formal U.S. MIL-STDs, NATO STANAGs, ATDLPs, or APPs

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

Participate in Integrated Product Teams and 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

TDL Military StandardsJINTACCS ExpertiseTechnical Document AnalysisTDL Interface Change ProposalsJMTCCB ProcessesJMSWG ProcessesDefense Standardization ProgramSoft Skills

Required

Possession of a Master's degree

Demonstrated experience with the Air Force Joint Integrated Tactical Air Control System (JINTACCS) process or AF TDL systems software development experience

Proven ability to independently review and analyze highly detailed and complex technical documents, effectively extracting relevant information

Demonstrated experience originating, drafting, and submitting at least thirty (30) TDL MIL-STD interface change proposals to the JMTCCB

A minimum of three (3) years (equivalent to fifteen (15) meetings) of experience attending and drafting evaluations for either JMTCCB or JMSWG Subgroup meetings

A minimum of three (3) years (equivalent to fifteen (15) meetings) of experience attending and drafting evaluations for AFSIB meetings

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