Research Analyst - USMC

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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.

The projected compensation range for this position is $89,100.00-$148,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.

In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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