Exercise Development Support - Air C2 SME

Breakforth Solutions Inc•Twentynine Palms, CA

6d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

BreakForth Solutions is seeking an Exercise Development Support - Air C2 SME to join their team. The MAGTF Training Command (MAGTFTC) mission is to manage the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Program (MAGTFTP) and conduct service level Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) combined arms training to enhance combat readiness and support national security. As part of the Integrated Training Exercise (ITX), MAGTFTC has established the MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MWX), which requires scenario design, development, observation, assessment, and mentorship of training unit staffs. The Air C2 SME will provide training support to the MAGTF Training Division (MTD) Operations Section and exercise control (EXCON). This role requires expertise in combined arms training and unit readiness planning at the battalion/squadron and regiment/group levels. The SME will provide response cell and higher headquarters role-playing of aviation assets, organizations, and command and control in a simulated environment for the training audience during the MWX. Duties involve simulating the employment of Tactical Air (TACAIR), Joint Air Interdiction (AI), Joint Close Air Support (JCAS), Airlift, and Aerial Support. The SME will also provide knowledge on current Joint Tactical Air Controller (JTAC) capabilities, Theater Rules of Engagement (ROE), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) relevant to simulated theaters of operations. The role operates as part of a four-person team, supporting 24-hour operations through 8-12 hour shifts during the six-day MWX execution. The SME will be familiar with the operational use of Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS), focusing on air request submission, processing, and tracking, airspace integration, and system interoperability with AFATDS and Strikelink. Additionally, the SME will provide subject matter expertise on Air Tasking Order (ATO) Development Cell operations within the MAGTF construct, understanding ATO and Airspace Control Order (ACO) generation, distribution, and execution within the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) and associated joint air C2 agencies.

Requirements

Active Secret with Top Secret eligibility
For qualified military TACAIR aviators, or Direct Air Support Center (DASC) trained and qualified personnel, a bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with eight (8) years of operational experience with one (1) operational deployment.
For qualified military JTACS, a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
However, for JTACs, eight (8) years of operational experience with one (1) operational deployment may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Military-rated aviators are required to have completed one of the United States military service (USA, USAF, USMC, USN) pilot or navigator flight training programs.
Possession of a pilot or navigator Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) is preferred.
JTACs are required to have completed one of the United States military service (USA, USAF, USMC, USN) joint terminal attack controller training programs.
Possession of a JTAC Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) is preferred.
A combination of education and experience that displays the requisite skillset is considered.
Must have extensive knowledge of military aviation command and control processes, organizations, and systems.
Must have extensive knowledge of Close Air Support TTPs, USMC manned and unmanned airframes, US and Joint manned and unmanned airframes, and adversary airframes and threat tactics.
Possess skill and effectiveness in oral and written communications for preparing and coordinating a variety of written communications, actions, OPLANS, and briefings.
Possess a good working knowledge of computer software applications, such as word processing, database retrieval, slide preparations, and spreadsheet design.
Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
Possess self-motivation and a high level of discretion to work effectively under a minimum level of supervision.
Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and have a strong attention for detail.

Nice To Haves

Mount/dismount vehicles in a field environment.
Bivouac in field environment.
Climb/descend rocky mountainous terrain.
Perform job in hot desert environment.
Ascend/descend multiple of flights of stairs in urban training environment.
Lift and carry up to 75 lbs over short distance (such as a loaded backpack).

Responsibilities

Participate in the Air Tasking Order (ATO) and Airspace Control Order (ACO) planning process in order to integrate TACAIR into the ground scheme of maneuver.
Provide coaching, teaching, and mentoring to the training audience using intellectual knowledge and subject matter expertise in the military aviation community to develop and execute realistic integration and training for Command and Control personnel.
Fly aviation missions in simulation, realistically replicating missions per the ATO, ACO and SPINS, supporting established exercise processes and Joint standards creating realistic and relevant aviation integration for the training audience.
Employ knowledge on the current Theater ROE and TTP related to the various theaters of operations, and the employment of JTAC capabilities simulate all aspects of the employment of TACAIR, AI, JCAS, Airlift, and Aerial Support missions.
Provide assistance and expertise to the exercise design team in the creation of vignettes for exercise integration to increase realism of the utilization of aviation assets throughout the exercise.
Provide technical advice to the Exercise Control Team, Adversary Force Team, Modeling and Simulations Team, Intelligence Team, and Communication Division.
Prepare reports, briefs, and documents to support event scenario development and higher and adjacent headquarters functions with regards to aviation integration functions.
Participate in and conduct reviews and structured walk-throughs of events, operation orders and plans, and information gathering requirements.
Create and edit documents, analyze problem areas, and suggest feasible solutions.
Observe and provide training, product/process review, and after-action feedback to aviation personnel operating at the Secret security level during supported exercises and events.
Contributes to exercise orders, CONOPs, FRAGOs, and operations process cycles across all warfighting functions and social media.