Joint Advanced Fires Qualification Evaluator

VetJobs • Hurlburt Field, FL

7d • $120,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson is seeking a Joint Advanced Fires Senior Instructor Current Operations Lead - Evaluator to support the USAF 505th Test and Training Group. This onsite position at Hurlburt Field, Florida, supports the 505th Command and Control Wing in providing operational-level command and control training and expertise. The role supports advanced academics and training for the Joint Advanced Fires Qualification Course (JAFQC) as primary instructional faculty and evaluator. JAFQC is a Joint Staff-directed initial qualification training course for selected joint force candidates preparing for assignment to Combatant Command Joint Fires Elements. The curriculum also emphasizes Joint All-Domain Command and Control principles, multidomain synchronization of effects, and integration of classified and compartmented military capabilities to support Combatant Command objectives.

The position requires a current Top Secret/SCI clearance, substantial commissioned-officer military experience, recent experience in a relevant joint or service targeting and fires organization, and demonstrated expertise in joint targeting and effects planning. Travel to locations within and outside the continental United States may account for up to 50% of duty, and a current US passport is required. The annual salary range is $120,000–$130,000, negotiable based on factors including skills, experience, training, clearances, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited university or college, including Service professional military education schools.
• At least 24 months of experience within the past six years in a joint force headquarters (Combatant Command or Joint Task Force) in a Joint Fires Element; Joint Targets Cell (J2T); Service Targeting Center; Fires and Effects Team/Cell; Joint Intel-Operations Center; or Service Component Intelligence Directorate (J2 equivalent or ISRD).
• At least 12 years of Department of Defense military experience as a commissioned officer.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct in a military environment.
• Demonstrated experience and personal expertise in operational-level joint targeting and effects planning, synchronization, and development of plans and orders, including direct involvement in functional application of authorities and effects.
• Ability to travel to locations within and outside the continental United States; JAFQC travel may involve up to 50% of duty.
• Current US passport.
• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of formal platform instruction.
• Completion of Professional Military Education for grade (Intermediate Developmental Education) with Joint Qualified Officer designation.
• Graduate of a Service Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (e.g., Weapons Instructor Course or TOP GUN) or an Advanced Studies Group (e.g., School of Advanced Military Studies).
• Prior platform instructor experience in academics; candidates should have completed a formal academic instructor course or equivalent, or attend a local Academic Instructor Course before assuming duties.
• Non-aviation-centric career background receives priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary instructional faculty support and evaluation for the Joint Advanced Fires Qualification Course (JAFQC).
• Support advanced academics and training for selected joint force candidates preparing for assignment to Combatant Command Joint Fires Elements.
• Support the 505th Command and Control Wing’s mission of providing operational-level Command and Control training and expertise.
• Travel to locations within and outside the continental United States in performance of duties, with JAFQC travel involving up to 50% of duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior