Tactical Data Link SME & Network Integration Lead

SAIC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Tactical Data Link Analyst to provide technical advisory, asset management, and integration support to the 19th Airlift Wing on-site. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Link 16, multi-TDL networks, and OPTASKLINK-based interfaces.

The role includes operational planning, training support, and coordination with JICO/JICC for deconfliction and network optimization across the Joint Data Network, in compliance with Air Force guidance. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or related technical discipline and 5+ years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Working knowledge of Link 16 network architecture, TDMA, and TSDF management.
• Proficiency scheduling Link 16 operations through LPDS and AFMAN 13-116.
• Familiarity with MTN operations and OPTASKLINK.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advisory, asset management, and integration support for the 19th Airlift Wing.
• Support Link 16 and multi-TDL network planning, configuration, coordination, deconfliction, training, testing, and exercise execution.
• Identify capability gaps and recommend modernization to improve data exchange and interoperability.
• Ensure unit interfaces are configured per OPTASKLINK; coordinate with JICO and JICC for deconfliction.
• Provide planning and integration support for daily flying operations, testing, and training.
• Coordinate spectrum management and frequency coordination for Link 16 within AFMAN 13-116.

Skills

Link 16

TDMA

TSDF management

OPTASKLINK

JDN integration

Spectrum management

JICO coordination

JICC coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

SAIC seeks a Tactical Data Link Analyst to provide technical advisory, asset management, and integration support to the 19th Airlift Wing on-site. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Link 16, multi-TDL networks, and OPTASKLINK-based interfaces.

The role includes operational planning, training support, and coordination with JICO/JICC for deconfliction and network optimization across the Joint Data Network, in compliance with Air Force guidance. A Secret clearance is required.