Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I)

SAIC•Fallon, NV

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Army Navy Business Group is seeking a Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I) training analyst to provide JTAC classroom and range training, operate a JTAC simulator, and support student evaluation for the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) in Fallon, NV. The ideal candidate will possess combat experience, strong interpersonal skills for working with Naval Special Warfare (NSW) students and staff, and expertise in assessing and updating JTAC curricula. Proficiency with Modeling and Simulation (M&S) systems, the ability to address complex combat challenges, assess dynamic situations, and guide students effectively are essential. Extensive experience in combat planning, execution, and junior personnel training is also required. Additionally, excellent public speaking, presentation, and time management skills are necessary, along with at least eight years of applicable experience in managing complex projects, leading working groups, leveraging best practices, engaging senior staff, and conducting fleet training analysis.

Requirements

Combat experience
Strong interpersonal skills to work with Naval Special Warfare (NSW) students and staff
Expertise in assessing and updating JTAC curricula
Proficiency with Modeling and Simulation (M&S) systems
Ability to address complex combat challenges in the field, assess dynamic situations, and guide students effectively
Extensive experience in combat planning, execution, and junior personnel training
Excellent public speaking, presentation, and time management skills
At least eight years of applicable experience in managing/prioritizing large, complex projects involving numerous stakeholders
At least eight years of applicable experience in leading working groups and cross-functional teams
At least eight years of applicable experience in leveraging best practices and handling multiple tasks and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity/deliverables
At least eight years of applicable experience in engaging Senior Staff at the Flag Officer/Director/Manager level
At least eight years of applicable experience in conducting fleet training analysis/assessment to identify gaps, training needs and solutions

Responsibilities

Provide support as JTAC-I, per the JFS ESC AP MOA 2004-01, JTAC (Ground) (JTAC MOA). Provide classroom lecture, practical, simulator, and field instruction to JTAC students and JTACs in refresher syllabus in JCAS and call-for-fire TTPs to include instructing and monitoring the execution of live controls.
Conduct evaluation of student performance throughout and make recommendations to the NAWDC JCAS division on the eligibility of each JTAC student for initial qualification as a JTAC per the JTAC MOA. Conduct practice and graded currency controls for qualified JTACs as directed by the JCAS division.
Develop and maintain the currency of the JTAC Course syllabus ensuring it satisfies the requirements of the JTAC MOA and aligns with JP 3-09, JP 3-09.3, JFIRE and other sources of doctrine and TTPs adopted by Joint Fire Support (JFS) Executive Steering Committee (ESC).
Assist with the NAWDC JTAC Course and maintain Joint Staff accreditation as a JTAC school.
Assist the Government JCAS staff in the safe execution of close air support (CAS) and Joint Fire Support training to include conducting safety drills with the appropriate Navy and local emergency medical services providers to ensure the efficacy of safety and operational risk management (ORM) plans of action.
Assist JCAS staff with JTAC, fires, and communications support for air wing training during designated Air Wing Fallon events and other NAWDC and JCAS-supported events.
Support the JCAS division in their role as US Navy representative to the JFS ESC to include developing TTPs and reviewing documented JCAS and Joint Fires policy, and doctrine as needed.
Assist in the maintenance, operation and upgrading of JCAS equipment.
Safely perform instructional and supervisory roles in live, close-air support in the field and on operating ranges.
Assist with operating, maintaining, and/or managing C2 and communications (e.g. tactical comms radios; line of sight [LOS], SATCOM, and HF communications), Navigation (e.g., Defense Advanced GPS Receiver [DAGR]), Targeting equipment (e.g., Precision Strike Suite-Special Operations Forces [PSS-SOF], Video Down Link [VDL], and laser range finders and target designators), Simulation suites (e.g., Joint Fire Support Executive Steering Committee (JFS-ESC) approved simulators such as CAVE), Digital situational awareness tools such as ATAK, and Digitally-aided CAS systems such as VMF and Link 16.