Agile Defense
Information Technology/National Security
CommonDataLink(CDL)Test&EvaluationAnalyst
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“Common Data Link (CDL) Test & Evaluation Analyst at Agile Defense. Skills: Common Data Link (CDL) testing, Test and Evaluation (T&E), standards compliance, interoperability. Conduct Standard CDL, Bandwidth Efficient CDL, and Discovery CDL waveform standards compliance and interoperability tests to determine Unit Test (UUT) conformance to standards. Attend and provide subject matter expertise to all meetings, discussions, and activities to provide input to both the technical and programmatic coor”
What You'll Achieve.
determine Unit Test (UUT) conformance to standards; strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests; advance the mission and achieve success
Industry & Context.
new challenges require new solutions; ingenuity
Possible off-hours work to support releases and outages, Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time, Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles, Some occasional walking or standing may be required, Stand or Walk, Repetitive Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or See, Push or Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse), Maintain Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) account
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8 years of specialized and/or military experience, Familiar with Department of War (DoW) operations and environment, Comfortable with IT systems and software, Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite
Nice to Have
Basic knowledge of IT networking, Familiar with Radio Frequency operations, Satellite Communications experience is desired, Familiar with manned and unmanned systems utilizing CDL, Operational experience in one of many systems that utilize CDL (e.g., AH-64 Apache, F-35 Lightning II Full Motion Video (FMV), Litening Pod, MQ-4 Triton, MH-60S KnightLink FMV, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-9 Reaper, MQ-25 Stingray, and P8-A Poseidon)
What You'll Do.
Bandwidth Efficient CDL
and Discovery CDL waveform standards compliance and interoperability tests to determine Unit Test (UUT) conformance to standards
Attend and provide subject matter expertise to all meetings
and activities to provide input to both the technical and programmatic coordination efforts
Identify the UUT and all ancillary equipment required for testing
Identify required lab equipment and UUT power requirements
and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) have current calibration dates and are performing as expected
Assemble test sets with appropriate test equipment and integrate the UUT into test configuration
Create and modify the test scripts and use the unique test equipment to test the UUT to the CDL specifications
Conduct Test Readiness Reviews
Perform testing on the UUT against the applicable requirements documents and in accordance with the associated test procedures
Mark the test procedures with redline changes to be included in the test procedure updates
Perform regression test efforts as required
Perform reduction and analysis of the raw data collected during the testing phase
Prepare the appropriate interoperability or standards compliance test documentation (i. e.
assessment/certification letter)
Tear-down and uninstall the test configuration
returning test sets to baseline state ready to execute future testing of systems
Maintain Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) account
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Attend and provide subject matter expertise to all meetings, discussions, and activities to provide input to both the technical and programmatic coordination efforts; Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated; humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task
Communication Scope
transparent communication
Process & Methodology
programmatic coordination efforts
Full Job Description
## Description About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. ## Job Description Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Test Evaluation and Certification II Services (TEC II) contract provides technical solutions for the DOD in support of Test and Evaluation (T&E) services and T&E enabling services. JITC’s service requirements are categorized in the following areas: T&E Performance Requirements, T&E Capability Management Requirements, T&E Capability Requirements, and Overarching Contract and Task Order (TO) Requirements. TEC Services are provided to DoD Combatant Commanders/Services/Agencies, federal and state agencies, coalition partners, and commercial entities to aid in the design, development, acquisition, integration, deployment, operational use, and sustainment of new and enhanced Information Technology/National Security System capabilities. Job Duties & Responsibilities The Common Data Link (CDL) technicians conduct Standard CDL, Bandwidth Efficient CDL, and Discovery CDL waveform standards compliance and interoperability tests to determine Unit Test (UUT) conformance to standards. Duties include: Attend and provide subject matter expertise to all meetings, discussions, and activities to provide input to both the technical and programmatic coordination efforts. Identifying the UUT and all ancillary equipment required for testing. Identifying required lab equipment and UUT power requirements. Ensure all Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) h
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