Part-Time JTAC Instructor & Evaluator for Special Operations

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

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.