Job Overview:JITC's Tactical Data Link (TDL) specialists test TDL interfaces for message set standards compliance and interoperability certification. The selected candidate will utilize applicable Military Standards (MIL-STD) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Standardization Agreements (STANAG) to update Master Test Procedures (MTPs) in the execution, analysis, and reporting of standards compliance and interoperability test events. TDL MIL-STDs and STANAGs include: 3011 Joint Range Extension, 6011/5511 Link 11, 6016/5516 Link 16, 6017 Variable Message Format, 6018 Integrated Broadcast Service Common Message Format, 6020 Data Forwarding, 6022/5522 Link 22, 6040 US Message Text Format, 6090 Cursor on Target, and 5602 Standard Interface for Multiple Platform Link Evaluation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :- Review MIL-STD Interface Change Proposals (ICPs)
- Update Master Test Procedures to include previous ICP approved changes.
- Research systems under test (SUT) data link bit level implementation and determine the MIL- STD functional areas that need to be tested.
- Develop standards conformance test procedures using system implementation(s) to evaluate the system requirements.
- Develop interoperability test procedures using the TDL MTP to evaluate information exchange requirements derived from system Net Ready Key Performance Parameters (NR KPP) and traceability matrix.
- Conduct Standards Conformance and interoperability tests and post-test analysis as required using analysis tools such as industry standard test tools.
- Write preliminary trouble reports in accordance with approved templates.
- Prepare and deliver test reports in accordance with approved templates.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies :- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements/Education :- Requires a Master's degree; or Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of experience; or 10 years of experience. One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Master's degree. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties. Additional certifications in the area of specialization may be substituted for experience but varies by certification.
- Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization. Examples include Sec+/SecX, Certified Scrum Master, ITIL4/ITIL5, CTEP.
- Demonstrated experience executing TDL standards conformance test events to include but not limited to MIL-STDs 6011, 6016, 6020, and 6022 from initial test planning through delivery of the final test report.
- Excellent communications skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to write complex software developer-level issues in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner.
- Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Skills :- Prior Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) qualification.
- Experience with DoW acquisition developmental/operational testing.
- Experience with test tools and operational systems such as Joint Analysis Net-centric Evaluation Testing Toolkit (JANETT), Tactical Data Link Integration Exerciser (TIGER), Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI), Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS), Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE), Automated Test Case Generator (ATC-Gen), and Small Tactical Terminal (STT).
- Attention to detail creating, reviewing and editing requirements, specifications, and recommendations related to proposed solutions.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, internal/external customers, and end-users.
Security Requirement :
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret.
Travel Required: Approximately 0 - 10%
What Nemean Solutions, LLC offers:Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, Paid Time Off, sick leave, 401k Retirement Savings plan with company match, and more.
