Emerging Missions

Linchpin Solutions Inc•Fort Bragg, NC

14h•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Linchpin Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Emerging Missions expert to support the Joint Interoperability and Data Link Training Center. The role provides advanced Tactical Data Link expertise, emerging-mission analysis, course development, interoperability support, and technical curriculum leadership for U.S., allied, and coalition forces. The Subject Matter Expert supports the evolution of the Joint Tactical Operations Interface Training Program by analyzing emerging mission systems and translating new capabilities into effective training solutions. The SME conducts Front-End Analyses, evaluates Joint Mission Essential Tasks, identifies training requirements, and recommends whether emerging capabilities should be incorporated into existing curricula or addressed through new advanced courses. The role develops syllabi, learning objectives, technical courseware, topic packages, and implementation recommendations. The SME serves as a senior technical liaison to program offices, Service Battle Laboratories, acquisition and interoperability organizations, and other stakeholders supporting the Multi-TDL Network. When new courses are developed, the SME leads pilot deliveries and trains and certifies additional instructors. The position requires an active DoD Top Secret clearance and is full-time, onsite, Monday through Friday. Schedules may be adjusted for extended training periods, weekends, practical exercises, and courses on federal holidays. CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Education, Instructional Systems Design, or a related field.
Graduate of the JT-201 course.
Minimum of 15 years of Tactical Data Link experience.
Prior military instructor experience.
Experience conducting Front-End Analysis or similar training-needs analysis.
Experience developing advanced technical curricula, syllabi, learning objectives, and courseware.
Experience analyzing emerging technologies, systems, platforms, or operational capabilities.
Experience supporting Joint Tactical Data Link, interoperability, or Multi-TDL network missions.
Experience coordinating with program offices, acquisition agencies, laboratories, test organizations, or operational commands.
Experience developing technical reports, white papers, briefings, or recommendations for senior leaders.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Advanced research, analysis, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong technical writing, briefing, and presentation abilities.
Ability to translate complex operational and technical requirements into effective training solutions.
Strong curriculum development, instructional design, and adult-learning skills.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary working groups and technical discussions.
Strong stakeholder coordination and liaison capabilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple emerging-mission efforts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic curriculum-development tools.
Ability to collaborate with military, Government, contractor, acquisition, and technical organizations.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of the JT-301 or JT-310 course.

Responsibilities

Conduct Front-End Analyses of emerging systems, technologies, and operational capabilities.
Evaluate Joint Mission Essential Tasks and identify associated training requirements.
Recommend whether emerging capabilities should be incorporated into existing curricula or developed into new advanced courses.
Develop syllabi, learning objectives, technical courseware, topic packages, and implementation recommendations.
Define appropriate training standards, conditions, and instructional methods.
Integrate emerging technologies into Joint Tactical Data Link curricula and update courseware.
Develop emerging-mission repositories and review curriculum configuration control.
Prepare white papers, trip reports, bullet background papers, technical briefings, executive-level reports, and recommendations.
Coordinate with program offices, Service Battle Laboratories, acquisition and interoperability organizations, and other stakeholders supporting the Multi-TDL Network.
Represent the organization at interoperability working groups and technical discussions.
Lead pilot deliveries of newly developed courses and train and certify additional instructors.
Lead multidisciplinary working groups and manage multiple emerging-mission efforts.