Joint Interface Control Officer

Joint Interface Control Officer

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Joint Interface Control Officer position! This is a direct placement opportunity and will be onsite in Fayetteville NC. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive curriculum for Joint Interface Design (JID) courses ensuring training standards align with operational requirements
• Serve as primary liaison with Combatant Commander operational staffs to coordinate exercise planning preparation and execution
• Prepare review and validate OPTASK LINK messages for Joint Tactical Operations (JTO) exercises ensuring accurate tactical data link communications
• Lead analysis of multi-Tactical Data Link (TDL) architecture performance and implement improvements based on operational observations
• Represent the Joint Interface Design program at joint and combined interoperability working groups advocating for enhanced data link capabilities
• Operate and maintain the Link 16 Pulse Deconfliction Server (LPDS) providing technical support to users on Frequency Clearance and Time Slot Duty Factor (TSDF) issues
• Coordinate with development and acquisition agencies to procure and evaluate JICO automated tools maintaining configuration management across all systems
• Plan and administer training courses including development of schedules student briefs handouts administrative documents and coordination of hands-on field training
• Support Mobile Training Teams with worldwide deployment capability often under austere field conditions

What Youll Need to Have:

• 10 years of proven Datalink experience with demonstrated expertise in tactical data link operations and architecture
• Graduate of JT-301 (Joint Interface Control Officer course)
• Military instructor experience with ability to develop and deliver technical training to diverse audiences
• Secret security clearance (active and in good standing)
• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education certification and related experience
• Strong understanding of Link 16 networks OPTASK LINK message formats and joint exercise planning processes
• Capability for worldwide deployment supporting Mobile Training Teams in field environments
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with ability to work effectively across Combatant Commander staffs and joint working groups

Pay Range: $95000-$105000

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