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Prevailance Inc. is seeking a Senior Training Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Joint Interface ... Ability to analyze operations, provide actionable recommendations, and deliver technical training ...

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Norfolk, VA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

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  • Life

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Prevailance Inc. is seeking a Senior Training Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Joint Interface ... Ability to analyze operations, provide actionable recommendations, and deliver technical training ...

Tactical Data Link SME

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Prevailance Inc. is seeking a Senior Training Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Joint Interface ... Ability to analyze operations, provide actionable recommendations, and deliver technical training ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior tactical data link analyst in the United States is $99,231.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,000.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Tactical Data Link Analyst vs Tactical Data Link Analyst?

AspectSenior Tactical Data Link AnalystTactical Data Link Analyst
Required CertificationsTS/SCI clearance, military data link certificationsTS/SCI clearance, military data link certifications
Work EnvironmentMilitary, defense contractors, government agenciesMilitary, defense contractors, government agencies
Job ResponsibilitiesLead analysis, complex data link integration, mentorshipAssist with data link analysis, support integration tasks

The main difference lies in experience level and responsibilities. Senior Tactical Data Link Analysts typically lead projects, provide mentorship, and handle complex tasks, whereas Tactical Data Link Analysts focus on supporting analysis and integration. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but the senior role involves more leadership and expertise.

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Tactical Data link (TDL) Test & Evaluation Analyst - Senior

Agile Defense

Fort Huachuca, AZ • On-site

Full-time

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Job Summary:
Agile Defense is a company focused on providing innovative solutions for national security missions. They are seeking a Tactical Data Link (TDL) Test & Evaluation Analyst to test TDL interfaces for compliance and interoperability, utilizing military standards and NATO agreements to ensure effective information technology capabilities.
Responsibilities:
• Review MIL-STD Interface Change Proposals (ICPs)
• Update Master Test Procedures (MTP) to include previous ICP approved changes.
• Research systems under test (SUT) data link bit level implementation and determine the MIL- STD functional areas that need to be tested.
• Develop standards conformance test procedures using system implementation(s) to evaluate the system requirements.
• Develop interoperability test procedures using the TDL MTP to evaluate information exchange requirements derived from system Net Ready Key Performance Parameters and traceability matrix.
• Conduct Standards Conformance and interoperability tests and post-test analysis as required using analysis tools such as industry standard test tools.
• Write preliminary trouble reports in accordance with approved templates.
• Prepare and deliver test reports in accordance with approved templates.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Requires at least 1 certification in area of specialization. Examples include Sec+/SecX, Certified Scrum Master, ITIL4/ITIL5, CTEP.
• Requires a Master’s degree; or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 years of experience; or 10 years of experience.
• One year of experience can be substituted by 15 semester hours completed towards a Master’s degree. The degree must be in a relevant technical curriculum and experience must be related to the job duties.
• Demonstrated experience executing TDL standards conformance test events to include but not limited to MIL-STDs 6011, 6016, 6020, and 6022 from initial test planning through delivery of the final test report.
• Excellent communications skills, including verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to write complex software developer-level issues in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner.
• Familiar with Department of War (DoW) operations and environment, and comfortable with RF/IT systems and software.
• Familiar with and actively using the Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred:
• Prior Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) qualification is desired.
• Experience with DoW acquisition developmental/operational testing is desired.
• Experience with test tools and operational systems such as Joint Analysis Net-centric Evaluation Testing Toolkit (JANETT), Tactical Data Link Integration Exerciser (TIGER), Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI), Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS), Network, System Integration and Test Environment (NSITE), Automated Test Case Generator (ATC-Gen), and Small Tactical Terminal (STT).
• Attention to detail creating, reviewing and editing requirements, specifications, and recommendations related to proposed solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, cross-functional teams, internal/external customers, and end-users.
Company:
Agile Defense is an information technology company located in Reston. It is a sub-organization of Agile-BOT. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Reston, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.