Remote Defense Interoperability Research Analyst

Remote Jobs; Stafford (VA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Wellness Programs

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a Research Analyst to support the Marine Corps Systems Command, based in Stafford, VA. This remote role requires occasional on-site presence at the Stafford office. You will perform interoperability analysis for complex tactical data systems and help ensure JITC certification.

Responsibilities include baseline data links (Link 16, VMF, JREAP) and producing detailed analytical reports for program leadership. A Secret clearance is required for continuation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 3 years of related research and analysis experience, or 5 years if no degree.
• Experience with Tactical Data Links used across military systems.
• Experience supporting Marine Corps Interoperability Enhancement Program (IEP).
• Familiarity with iSMART Process and IPT interoperability evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve interoperability issues before formal test and evaluation.
• Perform bit-level data implementation comparisons against MIL-STD standards.
• Baseline data link implementations and support lifecycle maintenance.
• Generate analytical reports required for JITC certification.
• Represent the program at IiUG and advocate for tool and process improvements.

Skills

Tactical Data Links

Interoperability analysis

Technical writing

Briefing capabilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

eSMART tool

Link 16 MIL-STD-6016

VMF MIL-STD-6017

JREAP MIL-STD-3011

Job description

MANTECH seeks a Research Analyst to support the Marine Corps Systems Command, based in Stafford, VA. This remote role requires occasional on-site presence at the Stafford office. You will perform interoperability analysis for complex tactical data systems and help ensure JITC certification.

Responsibilities include baseline data links (Link 16, VMF, JREAP) and producing detailed analytical reports for program leadership. A Secret clearance is required for continuation.