• Military Standards Analyst

    Leidos (Newport News, VA)


    Description

    Program overview

     

    Join the National Security Sector at Leidos and contribute to the Air Combat Command Directorate of Communications (ACCA5JI) Joint Interface Control (JINTACCS) mission. This **Military Standards Analyst** role involves maintaining and advancing the U.S. Message Text Format (USMTF) system, which provides crucial, media-independent messages for joint and combined operations with U.S. forces, NATO, and other allied nations. The ideal candidate is an experienced Military Standards Analyst with a background in Air Operations who can effectively translate operational requirements into technical message standards.

    Primary responsibilities

    + Serve as the USAF subject matter expert onMIL-STD-6040andAllied Data Publication 3 (ADatP-3), managing configuration and message catalog updates.

    + Analyze joint doctrine, USAF tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), concepts of operations (CONOPS), and other strategic documents to inform message development.

    + Develop and evaluate U.S. Message Text Format (USMTF) change proposals (CPs) and Information Exchange Requirements (IERs).

    + Review and assess proposed message format CPs from other services, commands, and NATO allies, focusing on interoperability, integration, and implementation.

    + Represent USAF interests at the Joint USMTF Configuration Control Board (CCB), NATO Senior Air IER Panel, and other relevant meetings.

    + Advise the USAF voting principal on the technical, policy, and doctrinal implications of proposed message changes.

    + Develop change proposals to express USMTF in XML format (XML-MTF) and evaluate technical proposals for XML schema integration from allied nations.

    + Prepare and deliver background papers, staff studies, and presentations for government leadership.

    Basic qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science) and 3 or more years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

    + 3+ years of operational experience in an Air Operations Center (AOC) or similar Tactical Command and Control (C2) system (e.g., TAOC, CRC, AWACS).

    + 3+ years of experience using or managing USMTF messages (e.g.,OPTASK LINK, ATO, ACO).

    + 3+ years of experience with software systems utilizing character-oriented message exchanges.

    + 3+ years of proficiency withMicrosoft Officeproducts, includingExcel,PowerPoint, andWord.

    + Current or Active DoD Secret security clearance.

    Preferred qualifications

    + Experience with NATO standardization processes and documentation (e.g., Allied Data Publications).

    + Familiarity with XML schema development and implementation.

    EIO2024

    At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

     

    If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

    Original Posting:

    October 28, 2025

     

    For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range:

    Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

     

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    REQNUMBER: R-00169485

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.