Jico/Tactical Data Link Technical Instructor

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR (JICO or Link16)

Joint Interoperability Division (JID), Joint Tactical Operations (JTO) Interface Training Program

SUMMARY

ACLC, LLC supports the Joint Interoperability Division's (JID) mission as the JCS proponent for the Joint Tactical Operations (JTO) Interface Training Program, with the objective of ensuring that operational forces can exploit the full capability of JTO Interface Systems. Support covers the full range of functions required to plan, develop, coordinate and manage the JTO training program to include courseware development and world-wide formal academic training and joint exercise support to support joint, allied and coalition air and ground forces in the employment of JTO Interface capabilities. Annually ACLC conducts approximately 30 Joint/U.S. Training Courses (CONUS and OCONUS) producing approximately 2000 graduates, and 30 Allied Training Courses (OCONUS) producing approximately 500 graduates for 10 allied nations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop curriculum, conduct instruction, and maintain JID courses.
• Liaison with operational Combatant Commander staffs for exercise planning and preparation.
• Prepare or review OPTASK LINK messages for use in JTO exercises.
• Assist in selection, modification, or request of Link 16 networks to support JTO exercises.
• Perform analysis of multi-TDL architecture performance and institute changes based on observations.
• Coordinate with development and acquisition agencies for the procurement of, and evaluation of JICO automated tools.
• Maintain configuration management of the JICO automated tools.
• Operate the Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server (LPDS) and assist users with Frequency Clearance and Time Slot Duty Factor (TSDF) issues.
• Represent JID at joint and combined interoperability working groups.
• Provide course planning and administration, which includes development and maintenance of schedules, scheduling hands-on field training, student briefs, handouts and administrative documents, and student notification processes.
• Develop, instruct, revise, and maintain JID course materials.
• Perform curriculum reviews, courseware development, and multimedia enhancements, especially in an electronic classroom.
• Support world-wide deployed mobile training team requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Four (4) years of Intercept Control or Multi TDL experience and training; Experience in Multi-TDL and /or JICO tools.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Technical Instructor qualifications
• Experience with Variable Message Format over Combat Net Radio (VMF over CNR) and/or Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) highly desired
• Former Field Grade Military Officer, Warrant Officer, or Senior NCO
• Military instructor experience.
• Capable of worldwide deployment supporting Mobile Training Teams, often under field conditions.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Associates degree
• Secret Security Clearance

Security Responsibilities: You must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. You will be personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. You shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. You shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. You must maintain a Secret security clearance.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands: The physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include sitting for extended periods and travel to CONUS and OCONUS training locations.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Relevant DoD MOS Fields:

U.S. Air Force Enlisted

· 1A4X1 Airborne Battle Management Systems.

· 1C5X1 Aerospace Control and Warning Systems.

U.S. Air Force Officer

· 13B Air Battle Manager.

U.S. Marine Corps Enlisted

· 7234 Tactical Air Defense Operator.

· 7236 Tactical Air Defense Controller.

· 5979 Tactical Data Systems Maintenance Chief.

· 5974 Tactical Data Systems Administrator.

U.S. Marine Corps Officer

· 7202 Marine Air Command and Control Officer.

· 7210 Air Defense Control Officer.

· 5970 Tactical Data Systems Maintenance Officer.

U.S. Navy Enlisted

· Operations specialists with Navy Equivalency Code (NEC) OS-0348 and OS-0350.

· Information Systems Technician with applicable NEC.

· Electronics Technician with applicable NEC.

U.S. Navy Officer

· 6120 Operations Limited Duty Officer.

· 7120 Operations Warrant Officer.

U.S. Army Enlisted

· 14G Air Battle Management System Operator.

· 14H Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning Operator.

U.S. Army Officer

· 140AT2 Command and Control Systems Technician (W-3 to W-5).

· 14A Air Defense Artillery Officer

Relevant technical skills:

Tactical Data Link, TDL, Link 16, Joint Range Extension, JRE, , Joint Range Extension Application Protocol, JREAP, Multi-TDL Network, MTN, Joint interface Control Officer, JICO, Advanced JICC Operator, AJOC, Joint interface Control Cell, JICC, Interface Control Technician, ICT, Common Operational Picture, COP, Common Tactical Picture, CTP, Joint Data Network, JDN, Joint Data Network Officer, JDNO, Track Data Coordinator, TDC, Track Supervisor, TIC, JTIDS, MIDS, TDL-J, Link 11, Link 22, Multifunction Advanced Data Link, MADL, Small Tactical Terminal, STT, Tactical Radio Application Extension, TRAX, Handheld Link 16, HHL16, BATS-D.

ACLC, LLC is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time