North Las Vegas, NV
16 days ago
Joint Interface Control Officer

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Serves as a Nevada Test and Training Range Joint Interface Control Officer with responsibility for directing Major Range and Test Facility Base tactical data link activities for the United States Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC).

Manages the execution of the USAFWC data link architecture and acts on authority of the USAFWC JDNO Develops, review, and submits operational requirements to support PID/SOC/TSP/PSP products outlining tactical data link support. Coordinates joint/coalition inputs and adjusts to operational and strategic dynamics. Supports development of architectures for all major Coalition and Joint exercises, including Weapon School Advanced Integration, Green Flag West, Red Flag Nellis and other USAFWC sponsored test and training events. Use established policies, procedures, and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of medium complexity that vary in nature and sequence. Establishes, develops and maintains effective work relationships with Theater/Range JICOs and HQ ACC who are the focal points for coordinating and modifying the tactical data link networks and for execution of all CJCSM 6120.01 and CJCSM 3115.01 procedures operating in ACC. Advises technicians throughout the Nellis/Creech Area of Responsibility, as requested, on methods of resolving and troubleshooting problems, repairing difficult system malfunctions, research and analysis, and resolving equipment problems with long-term homeland air defense implications. Manages the Nellis/Creech architecture and provides subject matter expert's support to data link personnel. Works with the multiple weapon systems managers and other directorate members to ensure feeds, tasked sensors, and reporting systems support customer requirements. Provides managers resolutions for complex data link systems problems and explains performance expectations to NTTR data link cell and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. JT4 JICO will be the lead for the JT4 Link - 16 planners and will coordinate with Cyber Security PMs to ensure IA compliance. When needed, delivers presentations on JDNO status, accomplishments, problems, and requirements for support to organization at the field grade officer level. Recommends changes to operations and maintenance processes to improve mission readiness and system capabilities. Understands and applies knowledge of various weapon systems' data link capabilities and limiting factors to solutions with consideration of transmissions protocols, bandwidth, and message implementation. Identifies current and future HHQ information exchange requirements. Monitors and helps resolve CTP connectivity and interoperability issues. Directs subordinate joint and coalition capable units to execute the USAFWC data link architecture. Ensures all CTP feeds correlate together to provide an accurate display of the battlespace and makes sure the information is distributed to subordinate USAF Command and Control elements as well as Joint and coalition elements. Responsible for ensuring the multi-TDL network, sensor networks, and intelligence networks are fused and forwarded on to the USAFWC's COP. Receives inputs from intelligence, operations, and communications teams to ensure the USAFWC architecture is established properly IAW published OPTASKLINK and other higher headquarters guidance. Authors and requests Temporary Radio Frequency Authorizations (TFAs) into the Navy Marine Spectrum Center (NMSC) Link-16 Portal and inputs Time Slot Duty Factor (TSDF) into the Link Pulse De-confliction Server (LPDS) in support of mission objectives. Performs other related Project assignments as requested.

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

Completion of Joint Interface Control Officer Course (JT-301) needed. Knowledge of JICO concepts, principles, and practices of specific systems/equipment. Ability to provide technical advice to senior leaders and technicians on assigned systems/equipment. Skill to direct the Air Component CTP Management Cell and to negotiate effectively with division, AOC and command leadership to accept and implement recommendations at a level commensurate with counterparts at the field grade officer level.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Must have a bachelor's or higher degree or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to 10 years involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement program goals. Ability to plan, organize, and reprioritize work to meet changing deadlines. Incumbent must qualify for and maintain a government Security Clearance and possess a valid State driver's license.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Benefits Active on Day 1 Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts/FSA's Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) Plan Options with Employer matching JT4 Will Match 50% up to an 8% Contribution 100% Immediate Vesting Tuition Reimbursement

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. Routine travel to remote Company work locations may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JPM6, JABO33; A2NTTR

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