Tactical Data Link Database Analyst

Astrion • Hampton, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Interoperability Implementation Research Database/IT Analyst
LOCATION: Langley, AFB, VA
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: US SECRET and NATO Secret
TRAVEL: As required
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Tactical Data Link Database Analysis in support of the Air Force Division.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in a technical field (computer science, information technology)
• Security+ Certification
• At least five (5) years’ of demonstrated technical experience (within past 10 yrs)
• At least 2 yrs' experience (w/in the past 7 yrs) with MS SQL Server
• US SECRET and NATO Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of Tactical Data Link (TDL) Military Standards (MIL-STDs 6016, 6017, 3011, 6022) would be beneficial but not necessary for the right candidate.
• Be able to take initiative and be a self-starter.
• Understanding of USAF IT and Cybersecurity processes to assist in installation of toolset on end user’s systems.
• Ability to obtain USAF IT system administration rights to support USAF local system eSMART installations.
• Understanding of Tactical Data Link platform implementation documentation using the Interoperability Systems Management and Requirements Transformation (ISMART) process is desired but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and track the latest updated versions of the iSMART/ESMART toolset across the DoD. Provide updated releases of the toolset on a schedule determined by the Government. The Contractor shall register applications and systems within the Enterprise Information Technology Data Repository (EITDR).
• Provide technical assistance to users on the iSMART process and the ESMART tool to acquisition programs and other users, who are developing platform TDL communications specifications documents using iSMART process. This includes answering help desk type questions for weapon system program office (SPO) platform TDL integration questions related to proper use of the ESMART tool and interpretation ESMART tool data.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of updated iSMART/ESMART training materials and support quarterly training (4 classes) for approximately 8-10 students per class. Coordinate with ESMART vendor as necessary for updated training material.
• Develop and maintain iSMART data capture principals and an ESMART configuration management plan. The plan should include access controls on data contained in the iSMART/ESMART database. Research individual platform TDL implementations to ensure Joint and combined interoperability capabilities and limitations are documented. Assist with collection of TDL implementation data for new and legacy platforms, data forwarders, data translators, and TDN gateways and transform it into ESMART toolset data
• Research and gather information to develop Background Papers, staff studies, or presentation materials as assigned by the Government.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree