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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Successful completion JICO certification via the following courses: Intro to Joint Multi-TDL (MTN) Operations Course (JT-101)