Joint Interface Control Officer with Security Clearance

BlueWater Federal Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions seeks a Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) to support USSOCOM at MacDill AFB. You will operate C2 systems and Tactical Data Links, ensuring synchronized data sharing across joint and coalition platforms to maintain a common operational picture.

Qualifications include 8+ years as a JICO, active Top Secret/SCI clearance, and deep experience with Link‑16 and CJADC2 concepts in SOF environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of JICO experience.
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance.
• Strong knowledge of TDL architectures and CJADC2 concepts.
• Experience with Link-16, MADL, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute joint TDL operations per approved plans.
• Monitor and optimize network performance and data integrity.
• Advise on TDL configuration and corrective actions.
• Support training and exercises for operators.

Skills

JICO operations

TDL engineering

Link-16

CJADC2

Operational planning

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Job description

Overview BlueWater Federal is looking for a Joint Interface Control Officer to support United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at MacDill AFB. As a JICO, you will operate various C2 systems and Tactical Data Links using situational awareness synchronization tools and software applications such as Agile Client, Maven Smart System, MCS COP, and/or other systems, to manage the USSOCOM Data Link Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage joint and coalition Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations in accordance with approved OPLANs, CONPLANs, EXORDs, and Air Tasking Orders (ATOs).
• Establish, monitor, and maintain Link‑16 and other assigned TDL architectures, ensuring correct network design, time slot allocation, participation groups, and track management.
• Continuously monitor network performance, identify anomalies or interference, and implement corrective actions to preserve situational awareness, track quality, and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with CJCSM 6231 series, MIL‑STD‑6016/6017, and applicable theater interface control directives.
• Coordinate and synchronize TDL participation across air, land, maritime, space, SOF, and missile defense platforms to enable a common operational picture.
• Manage the technical integration of sensors, shooters, command and control nodes, and gateways within the assigned data‑link architecture.
• Support multi‑domain operations by ensuring timely and accurate exchange of tactical information between U.S., joint, interagency, and coalition partners.
• Implement interface control measures that support joint and combined operations, while adhering to information assurance and releasability constraints.
• Provide real‑time technical and operational support to commanders, watchstanders, operators, and support personnel during planning, execution, and assessment phases of operations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for tactical data link employment, troubleshooting, and best practices within the operational environment.
• Advise units on proper TDL configuration, procedures, and corrective actions to mitigate data conflicts, track duplication, or network degradation.
• Support training, rehearsals, and exercises by validating data‑link architectures and ensuring operator proficiency in accordance with established standards.
• Document network performance, issues, and corrective actions to support mission assessment and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of JICO experience.
• Strong understanding of joint all‑domain operations and CJADC2 principles.
• Must have an active Top Secret / SCI.
• Familiarity with CJADC2 strategy with an emphasis on SOF data‑centric operations, cross‑domain integration, and global data sharing.
• In‑depth knowledge of TDL and Multi‑TDL Architecture (MTA) physical and cyber configuration, organization, and operations, to include Link‑16, Link 22, Mode 5 IFF, MADL, TTNT, C2BMC, GCCS, JRE, ADSI, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), etc., with demonstrated application in degraded, denied, intermittent, or low‑bandwidth operational environments common to SOF missions.
• Working knowledge of TDL / Link‑16 cryptographic modernization and advanced capabilities strategies and efforts as applied to SOF and partner‑enabled operations.
• Expertise in network architecture, cybersecurity, and data integration.

Training Requirements

• Successful completion of JICO certification via the following courses:
  • Intro to Joint Multi‑TDL (JT‑101)
  • Multi‑TDL Advanced Joint Interoperability (MAJIC) (JT‑102)
  • Joint All‑Domain Network Planners Course (JDN‑201)
• Successful completion of the following courses (Desired):
  • Joint Domain Network Staff Officers Course (JDN‑102)
  • Joint Domain Network Planners Course (JDN‑201)
• CAPSTONE JICO (JT‑301)