Senior Joint Data Link Architect & Interoperability SME

Kinetic Concepts; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and federal holidays

Professional-development reimbursement

Job summary

Kinetic Concepts, LLC is seeking a Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) / Joint Integration Subject Matter Expert to provide embedded support to USSOCOM at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. The role focuses on interoperability, network design, and capability integration, requiring on-site work and routine coordination with government leadership.

The ideal candidate will translate complex interoperability issues into actionable recommendations for capability development and acquisition decisions, with

Qualifications

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Eight years of progressive experience in tactical data link management, joint fires integration, or joint C4 and communications planning.
• Experience at the O-4 level or equivalent civilian.
• Ability to work on-site at government facilities in Tampa and travel CONUS and OCONUS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal SME for tactical data link architecture (Link 16, Link 11/22, JREAP, VMF, IP gateways).
• Advise on joint fires integration and data link management across joint/coalition systems.
• Develop, review, and validate network designs, interface control plans, and OPTASK LINK products.

Skills

Security clearance

Interoperability

Joint data link

Written communication

On-site work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Kinetic Concepts, LLC is seeking a Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) / Joint Integration Subject Matter Expert to provide embedded support to USSOCOM at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. The role focuses on interoperability, network design, and capability integration, requiring on-site work and routine coordination with government leadership.

The ideal candidate will translate complex interoperability issues into actionable recommendations for capability development and acquisition decisions, with