Research Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and mission-oriented Research Analyst to join our team supporting the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) out of Stafford, VA. This position is a remote position, but will require being at the Stafford office as needed.

The Research Analyst will provide critical engineering and interoperability analysis across complex tactical data systems, establishing technical baselines, identifying interoperability challenges prior to formal testing, and supporting Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification efforts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify and resolve interoperability issues and challenges across tactical system-of-systems architectures prior to formal test and evaluation events.
• Perform bit-level data implementation comparisons against applicable Military Standards (MIL- STD) to detect variances and non-compliance.
• Compare multi-system data implementations to identify potential interoperability gaps and architectural challenges across Marine Corps ground and aviation platforms.
• Baseline tactical program data link implementations within the eSMART tool and transition mature baseline data to program offices for ongoing lifecycle maintenance.
• Generate, validate, and deliver comprehensive analytical reports required by the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) for system certification.
• Capture and baseline bit-level implementation data for USMC ground systems utilizing Link 16, JREAP, and Variable Message Format (VMF) tactical data links.
• Represent the program and participate actively in the International eSMART Users Conference (IiUG) while advocating for tool, software, and process enhancements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of related research and analyst experience. An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Experience working with Tactical Data Links (TDL) used across military systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the Marine Corps Interoperability Enhancement Program (IEP)
• Working knowledge of the iSMART Process, including integrated product team (IPT) interoperability evaluations and alignment with Joint Tactical Integration Plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience utilizing the eSMART tool to baseline and analyze program data links within the eSMART International User Community.
• Hands-on technical proficiency with MIL-STD-6016 (Link 16), MIL-STD-6017 (Variable Message Format / VMF), MIL-STD-2045-47001 (Connectionless Data Transfer Application Layer Standard), and MIL-STD-3011 (Joint Range Extension Application Program / JREAP).
• Demonstrated experience supporting interoperability certifications directly with the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC).
• Familiarity with USMC aviation platforms and tactical data communications integration.
• Strong technical writing and briefing capabilities, with the ability to convey complex bit-level and standards-based interoperability data to program leadership.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current / active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and military customers, which may involve delivering technical briefings and exchanging accurate information in these situations.