Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst

This position may be full-time or part-time and is scheduled to work standard business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Overtime is not expected for this role.

The Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst is responsible for analyzing Link 16 and VMF data to ensure compliance with MIL-STDs, developing test plans and reports, and conducting performance assessments of tactical data link systems.

The individual works with large data sets, conducts root cause analysis, and provides technical recommendations during test planning and execution.

This role requires expertise in TDL standards and data analysis tools.

• Four years' experience using tools to analyze Link 16 and VMF data collected during a test event to ensure messages conform to the MIL-STDs.
• Working knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following: MIL-STD-6016 (Link 16), MIL-STD-3011 (JREAP), MIL-STD-6017 (VMF), and MIL-STD-6020 (Data Forwarding).
• Demonstrated understanding and application of the Data Extraction and Reduction Guide (DERG).
• Expertise working with large data sets collected during test events and analyzing the data to ensure systems under test meet performance and system requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (desired).
• Experience with M&S tools such as BOSS or MLST3 developing Link 16 scenarios and mission-based thread development (desired).
• Experience with data analysis tools such as MANDRIL, NSITE, DEASIL, or Wireshark (desired).
• Working knowledge and understanding of MIL-STD-6040 (USMTF), MIL-STD-6018 (CMF) and MIL-STD-6090 (CoT) (desired).

Competencies for the role

The Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst demonstrates advanced expertise in analyzing tactical data link communications, verifying compliance with military standards, and conducting comprehensive performance assessments.