Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst SME

Description

Position Overview

Leidos' National Security Sector is seeking a highly skilled Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the ACC/A5JI JINTACCS mission at our customer site in Langley, VA. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in tactical combat system interoperability and contribute to shaping the future of USAF data exchange standards.

As a TDL Analyst SME, you will lead research and engineering efforts to enhance Military Standards (MIL-STDs) for tactical data links, ensuring alignment with USAF Information Exchange Requirements (IERs) while minimizing disruption to existing systems.

Key Responsibilities

TDL Standards Development & Engineering

• Research and propose updates to TDL MIL-STDs based on USAF tactical combat system IERs.
• Develop and evaluate bit-level implementation specifications.
• Advise software developers and testers on TDL integration.
• Submit change proposals in accordance with JMTCCB Terms of Reference (TOR).
• Review draft MIL-STDs for accuracy and provide corrections.
• Draft Technical Information Design Plan-Test Edition (TIDP-TE) documents for new TDL capabilities.
• Target: Submit one change proposal every two months (six annually).

• Assess interoperability test trouble reports to identify affected systems and evaluate deficiency severity.
• Participate in USAF Technical Analysis Groups and Joint Analysis Review Panels.
• Ensure test results accurately reflect MIL-STD violations and propose interface changes as needed.

• Review newly drafted MIL-STDs for incorporation errors and correct bit-level formats and terminology.
• Draft TIDP-TE documents to support formal US MIL-STDs, STANAGs, ATDLPs, and APPs (average: one every five years).
• Review Information Support Plans (ISPs) and coordinate with USAF program offices to support TDL integration.
• Contribute to operational concepts and architectures through IPTs and working groups.

• Attend AFSIB, Joint, Bilateral, and Allied TDL meetings and working groups as directed.
• Analyze external change proposals for impact on USAF systems and joint/allied interoperability.
• Research US and Allied technical documents to identify discrepancies and develop change proposals.
• Represent USAF positions at Defense Standardization Program (DSP) and Defense Information Systems Registry (DISR) meetings.

• Prepare background papers, staff studies, talking papers, and presentation materials as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 6 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Air Force Joint Integrated Tactical Air Control System (JINTACCS).
• Proven ability to analyze complex technical documents independently.
• Experience drafting and submitting TDL MIL-STD interface change proposals.
• Minimum 3 years of participation in JMTCCB or JMSWG Subgroup meetings, including evaluation drafting.
• Minimum 3 years of participation in AFSIB meetings, including evaluation drafting.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.

• Eligibility for SCI/SAR access.