C3BM PRINCIPAL INTEGRATION ANALYST

Igniters operate in the world’s most demanding environment. Igniters are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Ignite is currently seeking a driven, detail-oriented C3BM Principal Integration Analyst to join our team! In this role you will be part of the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering efforts to include engaging in Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) technical engineering and integration, future concepts, new functionality, and multi-national exchange designs. Systems engineering tasking includes participation in reviews and assessments of C2BMC engineering products and documentation.

Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide interoperability analysis and technical guidance for C2BMC, MDS Elements, and external capability integration and interface design efforts between MDA/DCC, DCC contractors and MDS Elements
• Support C2BMC operations worldwide specifically in interfacing with the Combatant Commands and other offices within the C2BMC program
• Collaborate directly with joint, coalition, and international partners to provide technical expertise in multi-TDL architectures (including Link 16), tactical interface management, and air defense / surveillance systems
• Support the integration, deployment, and operation of government-approved Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS), one-way transfer (OWT) technologies, and guard apparatuses to facilitate secure data flow across classification boundaries
• Manage, track, and report on organizational data owner policies, security classification guidance, and data sharing directives to ensure strict compliance with federal and defense information assurance guidelines
• Support the development, integration, and maintenance of tactical track feeds and Common Tactical Pictures (CTP) to generate cohesive, theater-wide Common Operational Pictures (COP) for operational command centers
• Interface with Joint Interface Control Officers (JICO)
• Work with many stakeholders to prioritize simultaneous activities

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 20+ years of relevant experience or Master Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience
• Active Secret clearance
• Familiarity with MDA or DoW policies and processes for security boundaries
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or C3BM Program Office lines of effort, capabilities, and initiatives
• Practical knowledge of joint and multi-tactical data link networks (MTN), including the protocols, architectures, and interface standards required for secure, real-time tactical communications
• Experience/Familiarity with drafting initial content, editing for clarity and style, evaluating for technical accuracy, and finalizing the text for publication of technical documents
• Experience navigating federal cross-domain approval pipelines, security authorization processes, and compliance criteria managed by national-level cross-domain oversight bodies

Desired Qualifications

• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, sub contractor and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or C3BM Program Office work efforts
• Enable secure and timely data access and transfer between networks operating at different security classification levels or security control
• Knowledge of where sensitive information can be controlled and exchanged based on policy and guidelines

Security Clearance Requirements Must have an active Secret Security Clearance Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Discipline

Salary Range: $100,000 to $127,500 depending on experience