Compatibility and Interoperability (C&I) Testing and Certification Analyst

ACLC is looking for an experienced Compatibility and Interoperability (C&I) Testing and Certification Analyst with technical expertise supporting a DoD client's Tactical Data Link (TDL) standards conformance and interoperability testing. Testing and Certification Analyst will provide support to service-level and Joint testing activities, coordinating with program offices, and analyzing test data to validate interoperability and standards compliance.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide technical support during all phases of Air Force service-level multi-TDL platform, system, and net-centric services C&I testing.
• Support Joint interoperability testing and certification activities as required.
• Identify TDL capabilities and functions requiring testing for assigned USAF systems and assist system points of contact with MIL-STD compliance and certification processes.
• Coordinate test scheduling through the PTUC and track assigned systems' certification status.
• Attend Technical Interchange Meetings, Test Plan Working Groups, Integrated Test Team meetings, and Design Reviews to support TDL implementation discussions.
• Assist in preparing certification documentation including RFCI Surveys, AFSIT Waiver Requests, AFPTU Tasking Letters, and MIL-STD Compliance letters.
• Liaise with System Program Offices throughout standards conformance and interoperability testing activities.
• Review test plans, procedures, scripts, ISPs, NR-KPPs, and configuration documentation and provide technical feedback.
• Observe C&I certification testing and assist in documenting observed issues.
• Analyze test data to validate preliminary trouble reports and assess operational impact in preparation for meetings.
• Participate in meetings to support technical evaluations and certification decisions.
• Support development and integration of TDL capabilities into Air Force platforms and services.
• Review ISPs posted in JASM to verify correct MIL-STD references prior to testing.
• Research and develop background papers, staff studies, talking papers, and presentation materials as directed by the Government.

Qualifications :

– Minimum of 3 years of recent staff experience supporting interoperability, testing, or certification activities, or – Minimum of 3 years of recent experience managing or supporting Air Force service-level Multi-TDL interoperability tests.

Security Clearance :  Applicant must be a US Citizen and able to obtain the required security clearance for the position.

Physical Requirements : Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Lifting to 40 lbs.

Advanced Computer Learning Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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