Job Summary
Join the National Security Sector at Leidos to serve as a TDL Program Manager, providing essential technical, managerial, and policy expertise to the Air Combat Command, Interoperability and Standards Branch (ACC/A5JI). In this role, you will play a critical part in the Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) mission by managing TDL standards, ensuring interoperability, and representing U.S. Air Force positions in national and international forums. This is a high-impact position for a national defense technology leader.
Primary Responsibilities
Advise the government on JINTACCS policy, draft responses for U.S. Air Force (USAF) action items, and support the Joint Message Standards Working Group (JMSWG).
Serve as the Configuration Management (CM) expert for proprietary USAF Link 16 messages and oversee the ACC/A5JI Configuration Management Plan.
Manage a custodial catalog of TDLs, U.S. Message Text Formats (USMTFs), symbols, and other electronic documents and provide an annual inventory to the branch chief.
Analyze TDL concepts and assess impacts on Air Force, Joint, and Coalition standards, recommending solutions for complex interoperability issues.
Evaluate North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Data Link Change Proposals (DLCPs) for accuracy and procedural implications.
Represent the Air Force and provide technical support at Joint and Coalition multi-TDL meetings.
Support the Foreign Disclosure process for materials presented in international meetings.
Advocate for government positions at Defense Standardization Program (DSP) and Defense Information Systems Registry (DISR) meetings.
Collaborate with key working groups like the JMSWG and Joint Multi-TDL Configuration Control Board (JMTCCB) to resolve USAF action items.
Prepare agendas, consolidate Air Force positions, and distribute final decisions for the Air Force Standards Interoperability Board (AFSIB).
Basic Qualifications
Education/Experience: Bachelors degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
JMSWG Participation:Minimum of three years of demonstrated participation in JMSWG meetings, including responding to assigned action items.
AFSIB Participation:Minimum of four years of demonstrated attendance at AFSIB meetings.
TDL Interface Change Proposal:Proven experience originating, drafting, and submitting TDL MIL-STD interface change proposals to the JMTCCB.
DSP and DISR:At least one year of experience with DSP and DISR standards processes.
Clearance: Active or Current DoD Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to research and develop background papers, staff studies, or presentations for senior leadership.
Experience in a military environment, particularly with Air Force communications.
EIO2024
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:
October 28, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $63,700.00 - $115,150.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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