Research Analyst

ManTech; Stafford (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Research Analyst to join our Marine Corps Systems Command team in Stafford, VA. This remote role requires occasional on-site work at the Stafford office and supports critical interoperability analyses across tactical data systems.

The analyst will baseline data links, perform MIL-STD comparisons, generate JITC-ready reports, and represent the program at IiUG, driving tool and process improvements while coordinating with program offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of research/analyst experience; 2 extra years may substitute for a degree.
• Experience with Tactical Data Links (TDL) used across military systems.
• Experience supporting the Marine Corps Interoperability Enhancement Program (IEP).
• Knowledge of iSMART Process and IPT interoperability evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve interoperability issues across tactical system architectures before formal test and evaluation.
• Perform bit-level data implementations checks against MIL-STD to detect variances.
• Compare multi-system data implementations to identify interoperability gaps across Marine Corps platforms.
• Baseline tactical program data link implementations in eSMART and transition baselines to program offices.
• Generate and deliver analytical reports required by JITC for system certification.
• Baseline bit-level data for USMC ground systems using Link 16, JREAP, and VMF data links.
• Represent the program at IiUG and advocate for tool/process enhancements.

Skills

Tactical Data Links

Interoperability analysis

Technical writing

Briefing capabilities

JITC certification support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

eSMART tool

MIL-STD knowledge

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and mission-oriented Research Analyst to join our team supporting the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) out of Stafford, VA. This position is a remote position, but will require being at the Stafford office as needed.

The Research Analyst will provide critical engineering and interoperability analysis across complex tactical data systems, establishing technical baselines, identifying interoperability challenges prior to formal testing, and supporting Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification efforts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify and resolve interoperability issues and challenges across tactical system-of-systems architectures prior to formal test and evaluation events.
• Perform bit-level data implementation comparisons against applicable Military Standards (MIL- STD) to detect variances and non-compliance.
• Compare multi-system data implementations to identify potential interoperability gaps and architectural challenges across Marine Corps ground and aviation platforms.
• Baseline tactical program data link implementations within the eSMART tool and transition mature baseline data to program offices for ongoing lifecycle maintenance.
• Generate, validate, and deliver comprehensive analytical reports required by the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) for system certification.
• Capture and baseline bit-level implementation data for USMC ground systems utilizing Link 16, JREAP, and Variable Message Format (VMF) tactical data links.
• Represent the program and participate actively in the International eSMART Users Conference (IiUG) while advocating for tool, software, and process enhancements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of related research and analyst experience. An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Experience working with Tactical Data Links (TDL) used across military systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the Marine Corps Interoperability Enhancement Program (IEP)
• Working knowledge of the iSMART Process, including integrated product team (IPT) interoperability evaluations and alignment with Joint Tactical Integration Plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience utilizing the eSMART tool to baseline and analyze program data links within the eSMART International User Community.
• Hands‑on technical proficiency with MIL-STD-6016 (Link 16), MIL-STD-6017 (Variable Message Format / VMF), MIL-STD-2045-47001 (Connectionless Data Transfer Application Layer Standard), and MIL-STD-3011 (Joint Range Extension Application Program / JREAP).
• Demonstrated experience supporting interoperability certifications directly with the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC).
• Familiarity with USMC aviation platforms and tactical data communications integration.
• Strong technical writing and briefing capabilities, with the ability to convey complex bit-level and standards‑based interoperability data to program leadership.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current / active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Frequently communicates with co‑workers, management, and military customers, which may involve delivering technical briefings and exchanging accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.