Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO)

CAE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

CAE provides support to the JID’s responsibilities as the JCS proponent for the Joint Tactical Operations (JTO) Interface Training Program, with the objective of ensuring that operational forces can exploit the full capability of JTO Interface Systems. Support covers the full range of functions required to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage the JTO training program, including courseware development and worldwide formal academic training and joint exercise support to support joint, allied, and coalition air and ground forces in the employment of JTO Interface capabilities. Annually, CAE conducts approximately 30 Joint/U.S. Training Courses (CONUS and OCONUS), producing approximately 2000 graduates, and 30 Allied Training Courses (OCONUS), producing approximately 500 graduates for 10 allied nations.

Requirements

• Graduate of JT-301 Associate's Degree or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and related experience.
• 10 years of Datalink experience
• Military Instructor experience
• Capable of worldwide deployment supporting Mobile Training Teams, often under field conditions
• Secret security clearance required.
• Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.
• Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.
• Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.
• Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.
• All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company-provided resources.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Variable Message Format over Combat Net Radio (VMF over CNR)
• Experience in Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS)
• Experience in Simulations or live virtual construct (LVC) development and execution, which required tactical data link integration
• Expertise in operating, integration, configuring, and modifying various C2/TDL systems such as BC3, MSCT, TDF, CAC2S, ADSI, TRAX, JRE, MOJO, FAADC2, etc.
• Experience with planning, building, and requesting new networks with the service Network Design Facility

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum, conduct instruction, and maintain JID courses
• Liaison with operational Combatant Commander staffs for exercise planning and preparation.
• Prepare or review OPTASK LINK messages for use in JTO exercises.
• Assist in selection, modification, or request of Link 16 networks to support JTO 2 exercises.
• Perform analysis of multi-TDL architecture performance and institute changes based on observations.
• Coordinate with development and acquisition agencies for procurement of, and evaluate JICO automated tools.
• Maintain configuration management of the JICO automated tools.
• Operate the Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server (LPDS) and assist users with Frequency Clearance and Time Slot Duty Factor (TSDF) issues.
• Represent JID at joint and combined interoperability working groups.
• Provide course planning and administration, which includes development and maintenance of schedules, scheduling hands-on field training, student briefs, handouts and administrative documents, and student notification processes.
• Develop, instruct, revise, and maintain JID course materials.
• Perform curriculum reviews, courseware development, and multimedia enhancements, especially in an electronic classroom.
• Support worldwide deployed mobile training team requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree