Tactical Data Link Analyst; Military Operations Analyst

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is searching for a qualified candidate to fill the role of TADIL Analyst. The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) TADIL Analyst is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting tactical datalinks and infrastructure on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN). The candidate will support the operation and maintenance of Link‑16 and associated systems across different classification levels and ensure continuous network connectivity is maintained to customers and sites.

This position will be in the Naval Aviation Warfare Development Center (NAWDC) Joint Control Facility (JCF). The JCF functions as the event support floor for controlling, umpiring, and evaluation of tactical training and includes coordination with Navy and Naval Warfare Center Corona (NSWC) entities.

• Provides operational and maintenance support for all computer information services, data processing hardware and software related to Multi‑Tactical Data Link (TDL). Accomplishes assigned tasks independently in accordance with overall project objectives and requirements.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all computer information services, data processing hardware and software related to Tactical Data Link (TDL) Systems, including system remediation and compliance with DOD Information Assurance (IA) and Information Technology (IT) requirements.
• Maintains and repairs PC workstations and laptop computers. Provides software maintenance and upgrades that include the installation of new applications, debugging, and checkout.
• Monitors data communication network to ensure the network is available to all systems users and resolves data communications problems.
• Enters diagnostic commands into computer to determine the nature of the problem and reads codes to diagnose problems. Reads technical reference manuals for hardware and software to learn cause of problems.
• Records system malfunctions and actions taken. Updates documentation to record new equipment installs, new sites’ locations, and changes to computer configurations. Attends staff meetings to report on resolutions to recurring system problems.
• Responsible for implementation of required changes to the TDL systems. Assists users with any systems problems such as failures of data to be displayed. Reviews procedures users follow to determine whether specified steps were taken.
• Works closely with staff and Government to set and maintain server and workstation configurations. Creates and maintains user accounts in accordance with standard guidelines. Protects the integrity and security of the systems directory structure. Establishes and maintains vendor relationships to purchase related products. Creates and delivers customer training programs for end users and management.
• Applies for supervisor of progress and unusual complications. Supervisor reviews work completion for timeliness, effectiveness, and meeting requirements.
• Provides technical guidance to lower‑level technicians. Performs organizational, intermediate, and depot‑level maintenance on Tactical Data Links (TDL).
• Performs Tactical Data Link (TDL) Systems operation.
• Documents maintenance actions in IEMS.
• Assists Government with CMS duties as required.
• Assists Computer Systems Analyst II with network upgrades and security patches.
• Cross‑trained and qualified to operate at least two additional TCTS systems (e.g., Communication, Video Distribution, Display systems).

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field
• 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field
• 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience

• Installation and maintenance of computer systems
• Network interfaces and associated equipment
• Communications equipment and TCP/IP
• Database configuration and management
• Microsoft and UNIX/LINUX networking administration
• Multi‑Tactical Data Link’s (TDL)
• DOD network security training
• Technical Report writing experience