Tactical Data Link; TDL Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst with Security Clearance
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- Description About the Program This is an exciting opportunity for a Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst to join Leidos' National Security Sector at the Langley, VA customer office. The successful candidate will support the ACC/A5JI JINTACCS mission by providing research, engineering, and proposing changes to TDL Military Standards (MIL-STDs) based on USAF tactical combat system information exchange requirements (IERs), while minimizing the impact on existing systems.

Position requires a Current or Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Primary Responsibilities TDL Standards Development:
* Research, engineer, and propose updates to TDL Military Standards (MIL-STDs) based on USAF tactical combat system Information Exchange Requirements (IERs).
* Develop and evaluate bit-level implementation specifications.
* Submit change proposals formatted in accordance with JMTCCB Terms of Reference (TOR). Interoperability Analysis:
* Assess interoperability test trouble reports to determine affected systems and criticality of deficiencies.
* Participate in USAF Technical Analysis Groups and Joint Analysis Review Panels.
* Create Interface Change Proposals to address findings. Technical Documentation and Review:
* Review newly drafted versions of MIL-STDs for incorporation errors and provide corrections for bit-level formats, verbiage, or notations.
* Develop Technical Information Design Plan-Test Edition (TIDP-TE) documents for new TDL capabilities.
* Review Information Support Plans (ISPs) posted on the JASM website to verify MIL-STD references are correct. Standards and Policy Coordination:
* Attend AFSIB, Joint, Bilateral, and Allied TDL meetings and working groups to represent USAF objectives.
* Analyze change proposals from other entities to evaluate their impact on USAF systems and joint/allied interoperability.
* Research US and Allied technical documents (including MIL-STDs 3011, 6011, 6016, 6017, 6020, 6090, MADL, NATO STANAGs, ATDLPs, ADatPs, and APPs) to identify discrepancies and draft change proposals. Program Integration Support:
* Provide technical TDL expertise and coordinate with USAF requirements and program offices to facilitate TDL integration into platforms and systems.
* Assist in the review and development of operational concepts and architectures utilizing existing and emerging TDL capabilities. Strategic Support:
* Research and gather information to develop Background Papers, staff studies, Talking Papers, and presentation materials. Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
* The ability to read, comprehend, and extract relevant information from highly detailed and complex technical documents.
* Experience in the following USAF disciplines: a rated Fighter pilot, EWO, or WSO.
* Current or Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications
* Demonstrated expertise in the Air Force Joint Integrated Tactical Air Control System (JINTACCS).
* Experience drafting and submitting TDL MIL-STD interface change proposals.
* Experience participating in JMTCCB, JMSWG, or AFSIB meetings. EIO
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October 28, 2025 For U.S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range:
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