What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tactical Data Link Analyst (Military Operations Analyst 2) position at Mission Technologies, a division of HII?
Requisition Number: 26154
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $62,624.00 - $95,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Who We Are
Analyzes and supports Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations across the Pacific Northwest Tactical Training Range (PNWTTR). Coordinates with Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) stakeholders during all phases of system configuration, mission planning, and execution while supporting day-to-day range operations. Attends regular staff meetings to provide system status updates and report resolutions to recurring issues.
Provides operational and maintenance support for all computer information services, data processing hardware, and software related to TDL and LVC capabilities. Assists with configuration management, software and hardware installations, and system updates. Provides Link-16 frequency utilization information and inputs required data into deconfliction servers. Identifies required COMSEC keys and supports other COMSEC duties as assigned.
Provides training and technical assistance to PNWTTR operators, mission coordinators, and visiting units on Link-16 and related TDL capabilities, system behavior, procedures, and best practices. Prepares reports and briefs summarizing TDL performance, deficiencies, system issues, and investment needs for PNWTTR programs, systems, and modernization efforts.
What You Will Do
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $62,624.00 - $95,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Who We Are
Analyzes and supports Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations across the Pacific Northwest Tactical Training Range (PNWTTR). Coordinates with Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) stakeholders during all phases of system configuration, mission planning, and execution while supporting day-to-day range operations. Attends regular staff meetings to provide system status updates and report resolutions to recurring issues.
Provides operational and maintenance support for all computer information services, data processing hardware, and software related to TDL and LVC capabilities. Assists with configuration management, software and hardware installations, and system updates. Provides Link-16 frequency utilization information and inputs required data into deconfliction servers. Identifies required COMSEC keys and supports other COMSEC duties as assigned.
Provides training and technical assistance to PNWTTR operators, mission coordinators, and visiting units on Link-16 and related TDL capabilities, system behavior, procedures, and best practices. Prepares reports and briefs summarizing TDL performance, deficiencies, system issues, and investment needs for PNWTTR programs, systems, and modernization efforts.
What You Will Do
- Operate and monitor PNWTTR Tactical Data Links (TDL), including Link-16, LVC equipment, and associated gateways during training and test events.
- Responsible for system remediation and ensuring compliance with DOD Information Assurance (IA) and Information Technology (IT) requirements.
- Analyze and monitor the TDL network for availability, resolving data communication issues.
- Support configuration, initialization, and real-time monitoring of LVC-integrated TDL networks.
- Use technical reference manuals to diagnose hardware and software issues.
- Record system malfunctions and actions taken to resolve failures. Assist engineering and configuration management teams with TDL upgrades, integration, and new system fielding.
- Coordinate TDL requirements, settings, NTR assignments, OPTASK Link data, crypto loads, and mission configurations with PNWTTR participants.
- Work with staff and Government to establish and maintain vendor relationships for TDL equipment/software acquisition.
- Provide technical guidance to lower-level or cross-trained personnel supporting TDL or associated systems.
- Document maintenance actions in IEMS and RIMS as required.
- Support PNWTTR mission coordinators and RTO equivalents to meet training and operational requirements.
- 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field or:
- 0 years experience with Masters in related field or;
- or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
- Installation and maintenance of computer systems.
- Network interfaces and associated equipment
- Communications equipment and TCP/IP
- Database configuration and management
- OS administration (Linux, Windows, etc.)
- Technical Report writing experience
- Military or Civilian training in tactical data and information links
- USJFCOM JT-101 Intro to Joint Multi-TDL Network (MTN) Operations Course
- COMSEC and courier training.
- Simple Key Loader Training (SKL)
- Complete various DoD and corporate reoccurring training requirements, to include Information Assurance Training, CPR and First Aid
- US Citizen
- Secret Clearance
- Earn and maintain appropriate credentials from the Cyber IT/CSWF Qualification Matrix (described in SECNAV M-5239.2) associated with the specialty area and level commensurate with the scope of major assigned duties for the position to which you are assigned.
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- CompTIA Security
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
Salary : $62,624 - $95,000