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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Tactical Data Link (TDL) Analyst - **Company:** AURIA, LLC - **Location:** Camp Pendleton North, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Link, Computer Engineering, Data Files, Data Loss, Data Mining, Data Reduction, Desktop Computing, Network Interface Controllers, Link 16, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Test Execution Engine, Wireshark, Test Scripts, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9075024/tactical-data-link-tdl-analyst ## About the Role * Four years' experience using tools to analyze Link 16 and Variable Message Format (VMF) data collected during a test event to ensure messages conform to the MIL-STDs. * Working knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following: MIL-STD-6016 (Link 16), MIL-STD-3011 (JREAP), MIL-STD-6017 (VMF), and MIL-STD-6020 (Data Forwarding). * Demonstrated understanding and application of the Data Extraction and Reduction Guide (DERG). * Expertise working with large data sets collected during test events and analyzing the data to ensure systems under test meet performance and system requirements. * Experience using tools to analyze Link 16 and VMF data collected during a test event to ensure messages conform to the MIL-STDs., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. * Experience with M&S tools such as BOSS or MLST3 developing Link 16 scenarios and mission-based thread development. * Experience with data analysis tools such as MANDRIL, NSITE, DEASIL, or Wireshark. * Working knowledge and understanding of MIL-STD-6040 (USMTF), MIL-STD-6018 (CMF) and MIL-STD-6090 (CoT). ## Description The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) provides 24/7 global technical support for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems; and conducts engineering, testing and evaluation, and supports experimentation on C5I systems and amphibious platforms to inform acquisition decisions and make the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) more capable., * Develop test plans and test cases based on system requirements, Interface Exchange Requirements (IERs), and MIL-STDs. * Develop test reports ensuring all stated requirements and test objectives have been evaluated and the documented results adequately and accurately reflect the collected data and analysis conducted during the event. * Verify system compliance to current joint service approved MIL-STDs with consideration to system IERs. * Perform a technical assessment of systems Information Exchange Requirements (IERs), TDL interfaces and system requirements under assessment for verification or evaluation. * Provide recommendations on which test tools, data collection tools, and data reduction tools are required for a test event based on the test requirements. * In support of test planning and coordination meetings, provide technical input and recommendations to Test Director and event leads. Configure, connect, and prepare system and network data collection devices. * Start, monitor, stop and archive data collected daily throughout the course of the supported test event. Perform time synchronization on data collection devices to designated time reference (Zulu/Local) and/or report devices/systems not synchronized to test director. * Organize data files, logs and test artifacts using an organized file management system and on appropriate media in accordance with designated Command policy and guidance from test director. * Identify and report any data loss or data collection discrepancies at the earliest opportunity to the test director or event lead. Monitor test execution and note possible exceptions to TDL standards in real-time; reporting these possible exceptions to test lead to track verification of Problem Change Request (PCR) resolution, MIL-STD compliance, and potential new issues. * Perform interoperability and performance system assessment with consideration of CJCSM 6120.01 Joint Multi-Tactical Data Link Operating Procedures. With respect to all applicable interfaces and system architecture verify performance of data exchanges through intermediary applications and/or radio terminal/modem devices in accordance with applicable interface control documents. * Conduct root cause analysis on TDL issues in support of test and engineering events. 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