Senior Tactical Data Link Test & Evaluation Analyst supporting JITC's certification of DoD information systems for standards compliance and interoperability. This role leads the design and execution of complex TDL conformance testing against MIL-STD and NATO requirements.
What you'll do
- Review and incorporate Military Standards Interface Change Proposals (ICPs) into Master Test Procedures (MTPs)
- Research systems under test (SUT) data link bit-level implementation to identify MIL-STD functional areas requiring validation
- Develop standards conformance and interoperability test procedures using applicable MIL-STDs (3011, 6011, 6016, 6017, 6018, 6020, 6022, 6040, 6090, 5602) and NATO STANAGs
- Execute TDL conformance and interoperability test events from planning through final report delivery using industry-standard test tools
- Conduct post-test analysis, write trouble reports, and deliver formal test reports per approved templates
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and senior management on test findings and system certification status
Mission
Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II (TEC II) contract provides T&E services to DoD Combatant Commanders, Services, and Agencies. The program certifies new and enhanced IT/National Security System capabilities for design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, and sustainment across coalition and federal partners.
Required skills
- Tactical Data Link (TDL) standards conformance testing
- MIL-STD 6011, 6016, 6020, 6022 implementation
- Master Test Procedures (MTP) development and execution
- NATO STANAG standards interpretation
- RF/IT systems and software familiarity
- Technical troubleshooting and analysis
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
- Complex technical writing and reporting