Joint Interface Control Officer - 3633816 (Fort Bragg, NC)
Summary
Joint Interface Control Officer supporting military tactical data link operations—develops and delivers training curriculum on Link 16 networks, coordinates with Combatant Commander staffs on exercise planning, and operates the Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server. Requires 10+ years of Datalink experience, Secret clearance, and JT-301 certification.
Joint Interface Control Officer
Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Joint Interface Control Officer position! This is a direct placement opportunity and will be onsite in Fayetteville, NC. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Develop and deliver comprehensive curriculum for Joint Interface Design (JID) courses, ensuring training standards align with operational requirements
- Serve as primary liaison with Combatant Commander operational staffs to coordinate exercise planning, preparation, and execution
- Prepare, review, and validate OPTASK LINK messages for Joint Tactical Operations (JTO) exercises, ensuring accurate tactical data link communications
- Lead analysis of multi-Tactical Data Link (TDL) architecture performance and implement improvements based on operational observations
- Represent the Joint Interface Design program at joint and combined interoperability working groups, advocating for enhanced data link capabilities
- Operate and maintain the Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server (LPDS), providing technical support to users on Frequency Clearance and Time Slot Duty Factor (TSDF) issues
- Coordinate with development and acquisition agencies to procure and evaluate JICO automated tools, maintaining configuration management across all systems
- Plan and administer training courses, including development of schedules, student briefs, handouts, administrative documents, and coordination of hands-on field training
- Support Mobile Training Teams with worldwide deployment capability, often under austere field conditions
What You'll Need to Have:
- 10+ years of proven Datalink experience with demonstrated expertise in tactical data link operations and architecture
- Graduate of JT-301 (Joint Interface Control Officer course)
- Military instructor experience with ability to develop and deliver technical training to diverse audiences
- Secret security clearance (active and in good standing)
- Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education, certification, and related experience
- Strong understanding of Link 16 networks, OPTASK LINK message formats, and joint exercise planning processes
- Capability for worldwide deployment supporting Mobile Training Teams in field environments
- Excellent communication and coordination skills with ability to work effectively across Combatant Commander staffs and joint working groups
Pay Range: $95,000-$105,000
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