Sr Tactical Data Links (TDL) SME

Sr Tactical Data Links (TDL) SME - General Dynamics Information Technology - Arlington, VA

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Sr Tactical Data Links SME, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Engineer Sr Advisor joining our team to support the DoD CIO Tactical Data Link (TDL) Modernization team. The objective of the team is to promote an agile, robust, interoperable, and collaborative tactical information environment through the exercise of DoD policy and oversight to enable warfighters, intelligence assets, and mission partners to leverage TDLs for secure, resilient, tactical communications in all domains and across all environments.
How a Sr Tactical Data Links SME will make an impact: • Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems.• Providing comprehensive oversight of the DoD's TDL radios, waveform development, and security requirements.• Developing TDL modernization strategy content to shape the direction of the Department's TDL efforts.• Drafting TDL policy to support the Department in achieving TDL modernization goals and enhancing Joint, Allied and Partner interoperability.• Coordinating taskers (CATMS, TMT) with Combatant Command, Service and Agency Staff Officers.• Facilitating the tactical interoperability of transport networks and improve communications network planning.• Performing engineering and synchronization studies, assessments, and analyses.• Facilitating capability development, transition management, and identification of tactical communications issues and developing alternatives for those issues.• Establishing and overseeing TDL agreements for sharing communications systems and services with Allies to ensure interoperability.• Engaging with key Allies and Partners in cooperative development efforts and demonstrations to improve information exchanges at the tactical edge.• Providing subject matter expertise to DoD and Interagency technical working groups with TDL equities.• Coordinating vendor capability briefings and evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required TDL products and services. What you'll need to succeed (Required): • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 15 years related technical experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.• Minimum of 15 years' experience with tactical communications systems.• Familiarity with Joint TDLs, including Link-16, TTNT, Link 22, MADL, IFDL, VMF, and/or related data.• Experience as, or supporting, a headquarters, Joint Staff, or Service staff officer and/or senior leadership.• Possess flexibility to operate in a highly dynamic environment while ensuring a high level of operational effectiveness.• Familiarity with tactical communications vendors and technologies.• Briefing, and organizational skills, including DoD issuance, strategy or related enterprise document experience.
What you'll need to succeed (Desired): • Knowledge of Link-16 Cryptographic Modernization, Advanced Capabilities, and associated modernization efforts.• Awareness of Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and the enabling role of TDLs.• Experience with RF waveforms, communications gateways, and network development and/or oversight.• Experience conducting technical and programmatic research and providing information & decision papers.• Knowledge of Open Systems Architecture development and implementation.• Experience coordinating, sponsoring, and facilitating large scale technical meetings/conferences.• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification (CISSP or CASP+ CE).

Work Requirements

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Years of Experience
15 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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Certification
CompTIA - Security+ - CompTIA

Travel Required
Less than 10%

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Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.