Senior Joint Data Link Officer – TDL Operations

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc. seeks a Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) to support USSOCOM at MacDill AFB. You will operate C2 systems and Tactical Data Links to maintain situational awareness and a common operational picture.

The role requires 8+ years of JICO experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will lead data-link integration, advise on configuration, and support planning, training, and mission execution in a multi-domain environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of JICO experience.
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance.
• Strong CJADC2, multi-domain operations expertise.
• Deep knowledge of TDL and Link-16/Link-22 architectures.
• Experience with cyber and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage joint/coalition TDL operations per OPLANs, CONPLANs, EXORDs, and ATOs.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain Link-16 and other TDL architectures; manage time slots and track.
• Monitor network performance; identify anomalies and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with CJCSM 6231 series and MIL-STD directives.
• Coordinate TDL participation across air, land, maritime, space, SOF and missile defense.
• Integrate sensors, shooters, and C2 nodes within the data-link architecture.
• Support multi-domain operations with timely data exchange between US and partners.
• Provide real-time technical and operational support to commanders and operators.
• Serve as SME for tactical data link employment and best practices.
• Advise units on TDL configuration and corrective actions.
• Support training and exercises by validating data-link architectures.
• Document network performance and corrective actions for mission assessment.

Skills

JICO experience

Joint all-domain ops

CJADC2 principles

TDL architectures

Network cybersecurity

Tools

Link-16

Link-22

GCCS

C2 systems

Multi-TDL Architecture

Job description

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc. seeks a Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) to support USSOCOM at MacDill AFB. You will operate C2 systems and Tactical Data Links to maintain situational awareness and a common operational picture.

The role requires 8+ years of JICO experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will lead data-link integration, advise on configuration, and support planning, training, and mission execution in a multi-domain environment.