Joint Interface and Network Operations Specialist

Summary: The objective of this work is to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) and limited non-A&AS support and expertise to assist the Standoff Munitions Application Center (SMAC) component of Joint-Global Strike Operations Center (J-GSOC) forces at Barksdale AFB, LA, along with other areas/locations CONUS and OCONUS, including deployed locations.

This position is anticipated to start September 12th, 2024.

Job Description

• Function as SMAC Joint Data Network Manager technical expert/advisor to leadership on operation, maintenance, and configuration of the air and space Common Tactical Picture (CTP).
• Maintain CTP Manager qualification provides advanced operational training and advice including over-the-shoulder, classroom, demonstration, one-on-one, and spontaneous training.
• Establish, develop, and maintain effective work relationships with SMAC supported theater JICOs and JTF Joint Data Network Officers (JDNO).
• Manage Tactical Data Link (TDL) Equipment.
• Ensures SMAC equipment is compatible and relevant for integration with all AOC weapon system requirements.
• Plan and coordinate operations for SMAC TDLs.
• Maintain currency on datalink requirements.
• Assist SMAC with developing TTPs for the utilization of TDLs for supporting SMAC operations and data link enabled munitions.
• Maintain currency on current and future all domain collaborative capabilities.
• Maintain currency on current planning requirements and process outlined in SMAC Standoff Weapons Tactical Operations Procedures to better inform Network Operations.
• Provide on-site Tactical Datalink expertise to ensure Government systems are functioning in accordance with MILSTD and current operating techniques and procedures.
• Assist with planning for kinetic and non-kinetic employment of standoff capabilities including the production of weapon routes for government approval.
• Formulate, integrate, analyze, present, and coordinate plans pursuant to government specifications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Advise and assist the government personnel with deliberate and dynamic targeting development, planning, and execution.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Must maintain a TS-SCI Clearance

Must possess the following:

• EITHER Bachelor’s degree, OR five (5) years of relevant military service.
• Three (3) years of experience as a JICO within an air operations center (AOC) or other similar operations center.
• Graduate of the JICO Training Course (JT-301) and one of the following applicable service specialty codes: USAF 13B Air Battle Manager; USMC 7202 Marine Air Command and Control Officer, 7210 Air Defense Control Officer, 5970 Tactical Data Systems Maintenance Officer; USN 6120 Operations Limited Duty Officer, 7120 Operations Warrant Officer; USA 140AT2 Command and Control Systems Technician (W-3 to W-5), 255N Network Management Technician.
• Prefer relevant experience with real world or contingency planning/executing TDL during operations.

Inflow is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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