JFO Instructor & Project Lead — Training Ops Leader

Summit Technologies, Inc.; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Joint Fires Observer (JFO) Instructor / Project Lead to support the Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE) at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

The Project Lead will serve as both a qualified JFO/PTAC instructor and the primary liaison between Summit Technologies and the Government Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). This position provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of the contractor instructor workforce supporting the

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of verifiable JTAC experience following Government JTAC certification; or
• Successful completion of a FAC(A) course with three (3) years of verifiable FAC(A) experience.
• Operational experience performing JTAC or FAC(A) duties.
• Minimum six (6) months of CFFT or DVTE simulator experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a qualified JFO/PTAC Instructor while performing Project Lead responsibilities.
• Provide classroom, simulator, practical exercise, and field-based JFO instruction.
• Serve as the primary contractor liaison with the Government COR and KO.
• Manage and direct the day-to-day efforts of the contractor instructor workforce.
• Coordinate staffing, scheduling, training, certifications, and workforce requirements.
• Ensure required instructor staffing levels are maintained throughout contract performance.
• Coordinate replacement personnel and ensure replacements meet or exceed required qualifications.
• Monitor instructor certifications and training records.
• Ensure instructors remain current and maintain required certifications.
• Coordinate resident and Mobile Training Team (MTT) JFO instruction.
• Assist with planning and execution of training events.
• Monitor course quality and instructor performance.
• Support development, review, and revision of the JFO Program of Instruction (POI).
• Review and update lesson plans, training materials, and Training Support Packages.
• Coordinate recommended changes to course content with the COR and Government course management personnel.
• Monitor student evaluation results and identify opportunities for course improvement.
• Support JFO sustainment training and recurring evaluations.
• Coordinate simulator training and ensure CFFT/DVTE systems remain operational and relevant.
• Maintain awareness of current JFO doctrine, tactics, techniques, procedures, equipment, and lessons learned.
• Attend Government meetings related to JFO, JTAC, FAC(A), and Joint Close Air Support matters.
• Support CONUS and OCONUS travel requirements associated with training and field research.
• Ensure contractor personnel comply with applicable Government policies, security requirements, and standards of conduct.
• Provide management and administrative oversight necessary to meet contract performance requirements.

Skills

JTAC experience

FAC(A) experience

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Instructor leadership

Workforce coordination

Job description

Summit Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Joint Fires Observer (JFO) Instructor / Project Lead to support the Fires Center of Excellence (FCoE) at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

The Project Lead will serve as both a qualified JFO/PTAC instructor and the primary liaison between Summit Technologies and the Government Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). This position provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of the contractor instructor workforce supporting the