NSW JTAC Instructor/Evaluator

Strategic Defense Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) seeks a Part-Time JTAC Instructor/Evaluator to train NSW personnel in close air support, artillery coordination, and JTAC decision-making. You will deliver instruction across simulators, classrooms, and field exercises for elite SOF units, ensuring currency and readiness.

Ideal candidates bring active Security Clearance, recent JTAC–I/E credentials, and experience within SOF environments.

Qualifications

• Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience as JTAC-Instructor or Evaluator in SOF preferred; or 3+ years as certified JTAC-I; JTAC-E or upgrade eligible.
• JTAC deployment within last 7 years or admin JTAC-I training in a JFS-ESC accredited course.
• JTAC/JTAC-I certification current or within last 2 years.
• Provide proof of SOF JTAC-I/E qualifications or JTAC Evaluation Folder with last 24 months CAS qualifications.
• Familiarity with USSOCOM JTAC docs and TTPs (3-09.3).
• Subject matter expert in JTAC TTPs for CAS and Joint Firepower.
• Familiarity with JTAC ops in denied environments and major ops.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and mentor NSW personnel in close air support, artillery coordination, and tactical decision-making.
• Provide JTAC instruction in JFS-ESC Simulator, lectures, exercises, and field instruction to JTAC members.
• Conduct practice and graded currency controls for certified JTACs as directed by NSWC; run scenario-based training for real missions.
• Proficiency in the use of JTAC equipment and software.
• Provide expert guidance on JTAC procedures, equipment, and communications.
• Continuously assess and refine training programs to meet evolving requirements.
• Collaborate with SOF SMEs to integrate latest tactics, techniques, and technologies.

Skills

Secret Security Clearance

JTAC-Instructor experience

JTAC-E eligibility

SOF operations familiarity

JTAC currency within 7 years

Education

JTAC Certification (SOCOM or equivalent)

Tools

JFS-ESC Simulator

JTAC Equipment

Communication Systems

USSOCOM M 350-5 references

Joint Pub 3-09.3 references

Job description

SDS is looking for a Part-Time JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller) Instructor and/or Evaluator supporting the Naval Special Warfare JTAC Program.

As a JTAC Instructor/Evaluator, you will play a critical role in training military personnel to become proficient in the coordination of close air support, artillery and naval gun fire. You will have the unique opportunity to train and mentor the most elite and capable special operations forces (SOF) personnel in the world. You will be responsible for delivering advanced JTAC training that aligns with the specialized requirements of SOCOM units.

NSW GROUP 2 JTAC INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR RESPONSIBILITES:

• Instruct and mentor NSW personnel in close air support, artillery coordination, and tactical decision-making.
• Provide JTAC instruction in JFS-ESC Simulator, classroom lectures, practical exercises, and field instruction to JTAC members.
• Conduct practice and graded currency controls for certified JTACs as directed by NSWC and conduct realistic scenario-based training exercises to prepare SOF JTACs for real-world missions.
• Proficiency in the use of JTAC equipment and software.
• Provide expert guidance on JTAC procedures, equipment, and communication systems.
• Continuously assess and refine training programs to meet evolving operational requirements.
• Collaborate with SOF subject matter experts to integrate the latest tactics, techniques, and technologies.

NSW JTAC INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secret Security Clearance
• Previous experience as a JTAC-Instructor and/or Evaluator within the special operations community is highly desirable, or a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a certified JTAC-I; be a JTAC-E or eligible for upgrade.
• JTAC deployed experience within the last seven (7) years or have been executing administrative JTAC-I Training duties at a JFS-ESC accredited course of instruction or operational unit.
• JTAC/JTAC-I certification must be current or within the last two (2) years.
• Provide proof of previously certified and qualified SOF JTAC-Instructors or Evaluators (SOF JTAC-I or E) qualifications or provide JTAC Evaluation Folder with the last 24-months of CAS qualifications.
• Qualifications shall include but are not limited to:
  • USSOCOM IMT 43 SOF JTAC Certification of Evaluation
  • AF Form 8 Certificate of Aircrew Qualification
  • AF IMT 3827 Terminal Attack Control Evaluation and Certification
  • Other service equivalent JTAC evaluation forms
  • Familiarity with the USSOCOM M 350-5 and Joint Pub 3-09.3
  • Subject matter expert (SME) in 3-09.3 Joint Tactics Techniques and Procedures for Close Air Support and the J-Fire Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for the Joint Application of Firepower.
  • Possess extensive familiarity with JTAC TTPs in post-9/11 CAS employment during counterinsurgency (COIN) and counter violent extremist organization (CVEO) combat operations.
  • Possess familiarity with JTAC operations and TTPs applicable to Major Combat Operations and the Strategic Competition context, to include equipment required for tactical communications in denied environments.