JICO Instructor
About The Position
Linchpin Solutions is seeking a dynamic and experienced Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) Instructor to support the Joint Interoperability and Data Link Training Center. This position provides advanced Tactical Data Link instruction, curriculum development, exercise support, and interoperability expertise to U.S., allied, and coalition forces. The ideal candidate is a graduate of the JT-301 course with extensive operational JICO and multi-TDL experience, prior military instructor experience, and the technical expertise needed to prepare operational forces to employ Joint Tactical Operations Interface capabilities effectively. The JICO Instructor supports the Joint Chiefs of Staff proponent for the Joint Tactical Operations Interface Training Program, helping ensure operational forces can fully employ Joint Tactical Operations Interface Systems. This role supports the planning, development, coordination, delivery, and management of advanced Joint Tactical Data Link training for U.S., allied, and coalition air and ground forces. Responsibilities include formal academic instruction, courseware development, curriculum maintenance, Mobile Training Team delivery, practical exercises, allied certification, interoperability analysis, and joint exercise support. The instructor serves as a lead instructor and Subject Matter Expert for resident, distance-learning, and Mobile Training Team courses. The position also supports emerging mission-area systems by conducting front-end analyses, identifying training requirements, coordinating with program offices, and developing new courses and instructional capabilities. The broader training program annually delivers approximately 30 Joint and U.S. courses at CONUS and OCONUS locations, supporting approximately 2,000 graduates, as well as approximately 30 Allied Training courses for 500 students from 10 allied nations.
Requirements
- Active DoD Secret Clearance required
- Graduate of the JT-301 course
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Three additional years of relevant Tactical Data Link experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree)
- Minimum of 10 years of Tactical Data Link experience
- Previous military instructor experience is required
- Operational JICO or directly related multi-TDL experience is required
- Experience with VMF over CNR, DACAS, Live Virtual Construct development, or advanced C2/TDL systems is required
- Advanced knowledge of Joint Tactical Data Link operations, architectures, doctrine, and network management
- Proficiency performing or instructing JICO, JICC Watch Officer, JTDC, Multi-TDL Network Manager, and Communications Expert functions
- Expertise in VMF over CNR, DACAS, and other mission sets
- Expertise in Live Virtual Construct development, C2/TDL systems, or Network planning
- Experience operating C2 and TDL systems, including BC3, MSCT, TDF, CAC2S, ADSI, JRE, and MOJO
- Ability to prepare and review OPTASK LINK messages and plan, modify, coordinate, and assess Link 16 networks
- Multi-TDL architecture analysis, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
- Development and execution of practical exercises, simulations, vignettes, capstone events, white-cell activities, and positional assessments
- Curriculum development, instructional design, multimedia enhancement, and electronic classroom delivery
- Critical thinking skills to support Front-End Analysis of emerging systems, doctrine, platforms, and training requirements
- Ability to conduct courseware review, instructor evaluations, certification support, and training delivery
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with military, Government, contractor, program-office, and allied personnel
- Ability to manage competing priorities in operationally focused training environments
- Advanced instructional, presentation, facilitation, and student-engagement skills
- Ability to translate complex technical and operational concepts into clear instruction
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to lead courses, practical exercises, capstone events, and group activities
- Strong classroom, schedule, and training-program management skills
- Ability to evaluate student and instructor performance and provide actionable feedback
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic classroom technologies
- Ability to prepare technical briefs, course reports, assessments, and training documentation
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a formal military instructor course is preferred
- Experience planning and supporting joint, combined, allied, or coalition exercises preferred
- Experience developing, revising, and maintaining technical curriculum and courseware preferred
Responsibilities
- Formal academic instruction
- Courseware development
- Curriculum maintenance
- Mobile Training Team delivery
- Practical exercises
- Allied certification
- Interoperability analysis
- Joint exercise support
- Conducting front-end analyses of emerging systems, doctrine, platforms, and training requirements
- Identifying training requirements
- Coordinating with program offices
- Developing new courses and instructional capabilities
- Representing JID-TC at joint, combined, interoperability, and technical working groups
- Supporting resident, virtual, and worldwide Mobile Training Team instruction for extended periods of time
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Company-funded disability and life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Educational assistance and parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
