IBS & Tactical Terminal Support

The Amatriot Group; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Amatriot Group is seeking an IBS and Tactical Terminal Support specialist to understand and articulate Air Force MAJCOM, component, and weapon system IBS data requirements to the Joint IBS Community. These include new data requirements, revisions to existing and emerging message formats, and architecture modifications.

The role helps ACC/A5J synchronize current and future Joint IBS Enterprise requirements and provides broadcast, data dissemination, and Air Force Tactical Terminal (AFTT)

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT experience in the Intelligence Community or with similar systems.
• 3 years supporting data dissemination architectures (UHF, OTA paths, SIPRNET, JWICS).
• 3 years supporting IBS or similar inter-service interoperability.
• 5 years of action officer experience.
• 3 years of staff experience at Higher Headquarters (MAJCOM/NAF/HAF).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop IBS inputs to CONOPs, CONEMPs, ISPs, and CDDs for Air Force weapon systems.
• Provide input to AFTT documentation, including SOMs, ILSPs, and MOAs.
• Participate in technical, ILS, and program meetings.
• Coordinate with SPOs to validate integration funding availability and schedules.
• Advise on funding planning, procurement, acceptance, testing, and fielding of upgrades.
• Assist in developing planning and programming documentation and unfunded requirements.

Skills

IT experience

Data dissemination

Interoperability

Staff experience

MAJCOM knowledge

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/related technical field

Tools

SOMs/ILSPs/MOAs

Job description

Location: Langley AFB, VA

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI [Required]

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*:$90,000 - $115,000

• This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

Amatriot is seeking IBS and Tactical Terminal Support to understand and articulate Air Force MAJCOM, component, and weapon system IBS data requirements to the Joint IBS Community. These include new data requirements, revisions to existing and emerging message formats, and architecture modifications.

The role assists ACC/A5J in synchronizing current and future Joint IBS Enterprise requirements and provides broadcast, data dissemination, and Air Force Tactical Terminal (AFTT) technical assistance to platform System Program Offices (SPOs) during IBS terminal integration.

Location: Langley AFB, Hampton, VA, USA.

Key Responsibilities Requirements And Technical Documentation

• Develop IBS inputs to Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), Concepts of Employment (CONEMPs), Information Support Plans (ISPs), and CDDs for Air Force weapon systems.
• Provide input to AFTT documentation, including System Operating Manuals (SOMs), Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), and Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs).
• Participate in technical, integrated logistics support (ILS), and program meetings.

Hardware Integration and Modernization

• Understand and articulate Air Force MAJCOM, component, and weapon system IBS hardware requirements, including changes to existing configurations.
• Coordinate with SPOs and operating commands to validate integration funding availability and schedules.
• Assist with advocacy and planning for funding, procurement, acceptance, testing, and fielding of technology insertion and upgrades.

Controlled Item Accountability

• Coordinate with depots and users to ensure accurate, accountable shipment and return of COMSEC Controlled Items (CCI).

Software Requirements and Sustainment

• Assist in identifying and validating Air Force and Joint user IBS software application requirements.
• Support configuration management processes for Air Force IBS software.
• Coordinate approved CCB changes to IBS software baselines and identify associated update costs.
• Identify distribution needs and coordinate delivery of Air Force IBS software applications to Joint users.
• Identify current and out-year program funding needs for software sustainment advocacy.

Training Development and Implementation

• Support service-wide IBS training capability for a user base of more than 2,000.
• Develop and assist in implementing approved IBS training plans covering architecture, broadcasts, data types, and dissemination timelines for all hardware terminals and software applications.
• Develop scalable training materials that meet Air Force user organization needs and are ready for handoff to Weapons School, Mission Planning School, and enlisted and officer courses.

Planning and Programming Support

• Assist in developing and coordinating planning and programming documentation, Program Objective Memoranda (POM) justifications, briefings, and submissions.
• Assist in evaluating initiatives, disconnects, and offsets.
• Assist in developing unfunded requirements.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, management, or another related technical or scientific discipline. [Required]

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of Information Technology experience in the Intelligence Community or with similar systems. [Required]
• Three (3) years supporting data dissemination architectures, including UHF, alternate Over-The-Air (OTA) paths, SIPRNET, and JWICS. [Required]
• Three (3) years supporting IBS or similar inter-service interoperability. [Required]
• Minimum of five (5) years of action officer experience. [Required]
• Three (3) years of prior staff experience at Higher Headquarters (HHQ), such as MAJCOM, NAF, HAF, or equivalent. [Required]

Skills

• Understanding of IBS architectures used by other services and Five Eyes collaborating nations to use existing capabilities in support of Air Force, Joint, and coalition warfighters. [Required]

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI or, at minimum, Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. [Required]

Working Conditions and Schedule

• Core hours are 0800-1700, Monday–Friday; hours can be set with customer leadership.
• Time may be flexed during the two-week pay cycle to avoid using PTO for appointments.
• A compressed work schedule, such as 4/10 or 9/80, may be available at work center leadership’s discretion.