Joint Interface Control Officer

Joint Interface Control Officer 

Responsibilties:

• 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

Experience/Skills:

• 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