Research Analyst - USMC

MANTECH

18h•$89,100 - $148,200•Remote

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and mission-oriented Research Analyst to support the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) from a remote position, with attendance at the Stafford, Virginia office as needed. The role provides engineering and interoperability analysis across complex tactical data systems by establishing technical baselines, identifying interoperability challenges before formal testing, and supporting Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) certification efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related research and analyst experience; an additional 2 years of experience may substitute for the 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.
Current and active Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time.
Ability to communicate frequently with coworkers, management, and military customers, including delivering technical briefings and exchanging accurate information.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience using 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 JITC.
Familiarity with USMC aviation platforms and tactical data communications integration.
Strong technical writing and briefing capabilities, including conveying complex bit-level and standards-based interoperability data to program leadership.

Responsibilities

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