Tactical Datalink Military Standard Development Analyst

ACLC is looking for an experienced Tactical Datalink Military Standards Analyst to support a DoD client's Joint Message Standards Engineering Office to develop and manage TDL related military standards in support of worldwide operational objectives.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

• Research, engineer, and propose changes to TDL Military Standards (MIL STDs) based on USAF tactical combat system information exchange requirements (IERs), minimizing impact on existing systems. This includes developing and evaluating bit-level implementation specifications, advising software developers and testers, and submitting change proposals formatted IAW JMTCCB TOR. Review draft MIL STDs for errors and provide corrections. Draft TIDP‑TE documents for new TDL capabilities as needed.
  
  Experienced TDL Analysts should be able to recognize the requirement for, initiate, draft and submit on average an interface change proposal every 2 months (6 per year).
• Prepare for and attend AFSIB, Joint, Bilateral and Allied TDL meetings, working groups, and subgroups, as directed by the Government, to participate in discussions regarding USAF TDL objectives. Analyze proposed changes from other entities for impact on USAF systems, considering joint/allied interoperability, and provide written evaluations IAW JMTCCB TOR (reference
  6). Research US and Allied technical documents to identify discrepancies and develop change proposals for TDL configuration items including, but not limited to (US MIL STD 3011, 6011, 6016, 6017, 6020, 6090, MADL, as well as applicable NATO Standard NATO Agreements (STANAG) & Allied TDL Publications (ATDLPs), Allied Data Publications (ADatPs), and Allied Procedural Publications (APPs), etc.
• 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 to evaluate test results against relevant MIL STDs, with references to applicable MIL STD paragraphs. Create Interface Change Proposals when appropriate to address shortfalls found in the MIL STD due to test and evaluation analysis.
• Review newly drafted versions of MIL STDs (with incorporated changes) and find incorporation errors and provide correct bit level formats, verbiage, or notations to achieve intended objectives. Draft MIL STD versions are released on average, every three years.
• Draft Technical Information Design Plan‑Test Edition (TIDP‑TE) documents for new TDL capabilities, that provide a basis for formal US MIL STDs, STANAGs, ATDLPs or APPs. Draft TIDP‑TE documents are produced on average, once every five years.
• Review Information Support Plans (ISPs) posted to the JASM web site, to verify the correct MIL STD references are noted. Coordinate with USAF requirements and program offices to provide technical TDL expertise to facilitate TDL integration into USAF platforms and systems. Participate in reviews and development of operational concepts and architectures that use existing and emerging capabilities to achieve USAF platform objectives.
  
  May include Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and other working groups to address specific technical and operational issues. Review and comment on documents submitted to ACC/A5JI for coordination.
• Research and gather information to develop Background Papers, staff studies, Talking Papers, or presentation materials as assigned by the Government.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (such as engineering, computer science, etc.), or a Master's degree.
• A rated USAF officer Air Battle Manager with experience in AWACS, JSTARS, or CRC or Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) or have 4 years of experience in performing JINTACCS TDL Standards management.
• 5 years relevant experience working in TDL Military Standards.
• The ability to read through highly detailed and complex technical documents to extract relevant information.

Position requires applicant to be a US Citizen and able to obtain the required security clearance for the position.

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of…