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Paloma Systems · 8 hours ago

Tactial Data Analyst Military Operations

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

Paloma Systems is a company focused on solving complex technical challenges for the Department of Defense. They are seeking a Tactical Data Link Analyst to support the development of mission applications for Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems, focusing on communication protocols and configuration management for tactical data link systems.

Information TechnologySoftwareWeb Development

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the preparation and publication of message standards (communication protocols), including U.S. Joint, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other Allied Information Standards and Technical Operating Procedures for tactical data link (TDL) communication systems, which implement Link 16, Link 22, JREAP, VMF, CMF MADL, CoT and emerging tactical communication standards

Provide technical and administrative support for TDL standard configuration management activities

This support includes editing, recommending changes, and producing evaluations of change proposals which improve or add new capabilities to TDL STDS

Requires performing detailed technical and administrative analysis of proposed changes to the TDL and related standards, providing support for various meetings of technical experts, and providing technical support to government personnel

Qualification

Tactical Data LinksConfiguration ManagementMilitary Communications SystemsTechnical WritingJTIDS 101 CertificateJoint Interface Control OfficerUSMTFVMFMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree (or Associate's with 2+ years of related experience)

Strong technical writing, communication, and analytical skills

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

Department of Defense experience (Military or Civilian)

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Clearance Type: Secret

Preferred

BS degree in a technical field

Understanding of configuration management (CM), particularly with regards to military standards and documentation

Operational and/or testing experience with tactical data links and military communications systems, air defense systems, command and control, or air operations

JT-101 (JTIDS 101) and/or JT-102 (Multi-TDL Advanced Joint Interoperability Course (MAJIC)) course certificate is a plus

Joint Interface Control Officer qualification and experience

Experience with analyzing, developing and reviewing technical interface change proposals, evaluations, and comment sheets and analyzing any potential impacts of the change for TDLs

Experience in providing meeting support, producing meeting support packages, keeping record of technical discussions, and supporting the meeting chair with technical and administrative support for the meeting

Project or program experience developing systems which implement Tactical Data Links

Experience working with USMTF and an understanding of MIL-STD-6040 (Message Text Format)

Experience in VMF (Variable Message Format)