What are the responsibilities and job description for the Datalink Subject Matter Expert position at SAIC?
Job ID: 2612757
Location: San Diego, CA, US
Date Posted: 2026-05-19
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Technical Svcs
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Datalink Subject Matter Expert to join our team supporting the USAF JTEP, PocketJ, and LAK programs in San Diego, CA. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of datalinks, communications security, and tactical communications systems. The successful candidate will work ON-SITE (not a remote opportunity) and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success.
Must be able to travel up to 10%
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
DESIRED SKILLS:
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Location: San Diego, CA, US
Date Posted: 2026-05-19
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Technical Svcs
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Datalink Subject Matter Expert to join our team supporting the USAF JTEP, PocketJ, and LAK programs in San Diego, CA. This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of datalinks, communications security, and tactical communications systems. The successful candidate will work ON-SITE (not a remote opportunity) and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success.
Must be able to travel up to 10%
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide hands-on expertise in working with datalinks, Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) terminals, and related tactical communications technologies.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot communication terminals, COMSEC devices, tactical radios, and supporting systems.
- Utilize and support software platforms, including JRE (Joint Range Extension), SPIDR (Scalable Portable Integrated Data Router), and LMMT (Link Monitoring and Management Tool).
- Perform system-level operational test and evaluation, ensuring seamless integration across systems.
- Implement and maintain COMSEC measures, ensuring communications are secure and compliant with DoD standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across a range of software, hardware, and network systems related to tactical communications.
- Collaborate and coordinate with team members to deliver mission-critical solutions in high-demand scenarios.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience
- Must have an Active Secret clearance to start
- Proven expertise in datalinks, including advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Hands-on experience with JTRS terminals, COMSEC devices, tactical radios, JRE, SPIDR, and LMMT software technologies.
- Exceptional analytical and technical troubleshooting skills applicable to military communication systems.
- Strong ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset aligned with DoD teamwork principles.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Prior experience with USAF JTEP, PocketJ, or LAK programs.
- Certification in communications or IT-related disciplines (e.g., Security , Network ).
- Knowledge of DoD network configurations and operational environment.
- Operational Experience within a JICC as a JICO, ICO, ICT or military datalink maintainer.
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Salary : $80,001 - $120,000