Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO)-EN

CAE; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE in Fort Bragg, North Carolina is seeking a dedicated professional to manage and support the Joint Tactical Operations Interface Training Program. Responsibilities include developing curriculum, conducting instruction, and liaising with operational Combatant Commander staffs.

The ideal candidate will have 10 years of Datalink experience, military instructor experience, and be capable of supporting worldwide deployments.

Secret security clearance is required for this position, which operates in a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of Datalink experience.
• Must have a Secret security clearance.
• Capable of worldwide deployment supporting Mobile Training Teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and conduct instruction.
• Liaison with operational Combatant Commander staffs.
• Manage and maintain JID courses.

Skills

Datalink experience

Military instructor experience

Worldwide deployment capability

Experience in Variable Message Format over Combat Net Radio

Experience in Digitally Aided Close Air Support

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Graduate of JT-301

Tools

C2/TDL systems such as BC3, MSCT, TDF

JRE

FAADC2

Job description

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Summary

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.

Essential Duties and 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

Qualifications and Education 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 3 conditions
• Secret security clearance required

Preferred Skills

• 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

Security Responsibilities

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.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit down for long lengths of time
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time during formal platform instruction
• Must be able to travel CONUS and to international sites

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.

Position Type

Regular

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