Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I)

Description

The Army Navy Business Group currently has a career opportunity for a Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I) training analyst to provide JTAC classroom and range training, operation of a JTAC simulator, and student evaluation support to Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) in Fallon, NV.

The ideal candidate for this position will have combat-related experience and the ability to interact with Naval Special Warfare (NSW) students, staff, and higher authority. The individual must have the ability to assess the current curriculum, establish objectives and assignments, identify curriculum shortfalls, develop solutions to those shortfalls, modify coursework, and integrate new instruction when emerging combat capabilities are fielded.  In addition, the candidate must be familiar with Modeling and Simulation (M&S) systems associated with JTAC training. The successful candidate must have the ability to work on complex, combat problems in the field, assess dynamic situations, demonstrate experience and convey direction to the students. The candidate must have extensive operational experience in combat planning and execution, and be able to train junior personnel. In addition, he/she will have excellent public speaking, presentation, and time management skills, as well as at least eight years of applicable experience in:

• Managing/ prioritizing large, complex projects involving numerous stakeholders.
• Leading working groups and cross-functional teams.
• Leveraging best practices and handling multiple tasks and interruptions with minimal impact on productivity/deliverables.
• Engaging Senior Staff at the Flag Officer/Director/Manager level.
• Conducting fleet training analysis/assessment to identify gaps, training needs and solutions.

Specific Functional Area duties include:

• Provide support as JTAC-I, per the JFS ESC AP MOA 2004-01, JTAC (Ground) (JTAC 

  MOA). Provide classroom lecture, practical, simulator, and field instruction to JTAC students and JTACs in refresher syllabus in JCAS and call-for-fire TTPs to include instructing and monitoring the execution of live controls. 

• Conduct evaluation of student performance throughout and make recommendations to the NAWDC JCAS division on the eligibility of each JTAC student for initial qualification as a JTAC per the JTAC MOA. Conduct practice and graded currency controls for qualified JTACs as directed by the JCAS division. 

• Develop and maintain the currency of the JTAC Course syllabus ensuring it satisfies the 

  requirements of the JTAC MOA and aligns with JP 3-09, JP 3-09.3, JFIRE and other sources of doctrine and TTPs adopted by Joint Fire Support (JFS) Executive Steering Committee (ESC). 

• Assist with the NAWDC JTAC Course and maintain Joint Staff accreditation as a JTAC 

  school. 

• Assist the Government JCAS staff in the safe execution of close air support (CAS) and Joint Fire Support training to include conducting safety drills with the appropriate Navy and local emergency medical services providers to ensure the efficacy of safety and operational risk management (ORM) plans of action. 
• Assist JCAS staff with JTAC, fires, and communications support for air wing training during designated Air Wing Fallon events and other NAWDC and JCAS-supported events. 
• Support the JCAS division in their role as US Navy representative to the JFS ESC to include developing TTPs and reviewing documented JCAS and Joint Fires policy, and doctrine as needed 
• Support external commands as needed with JCAS and Joint Fires subject matter expertise 
• Assist in the maintenance, operation and upgrading of JCAS equipment tasks. 
• Assist in the training of both JTAC Instructors and Evaluators, as well as aircraft squadron aircrews. 
• Safely perform instructional and supervisory roles in live, close-air support in the field and on operating ranges. 
• Effectively employ and use NMETL methodology. 
• Conduct observation evaluation during high tempo, fluid operations. 
• Coordinate with the Fallon Range Department and squadron operations departments to 
• schedule range times. 
• Assist with operating, maintaining, and/or managing: 
  • C2 and communications (e.g. tactical comms radios; line of sight [LOS], SATCOM, and HF communications)  
  • Navigation (e.g., Defense Advanced GPS Receiver [DAGR]) 
  • Targeting equipment (e.g., Precision Strike Suite-Special Operations Forces [PSS-SOF], Video Down Link [VDL], and laser range finders and target designators) 
  • Simulation suites (e.g., Joint Fire Support Executive Steering Committee (JFS-ESC) approved simulators such as CAVE) 
  • Digital situational awareness tools such as ATAK 
  • Digitally-aided CAS systems such as VMF and Link 16 

Qualifications

REQUIRED BACKGROUND / EDUCATION / SKILLS:

• U.S. citizen with Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and 10 years experience with Top Secret clearance.  Ability to obtain TS/SCI 

• Extensive knowledge of Joint Air operations, and operational experience with all service 

  branches and USSOCOM, as well as experience working with various Coalition JTACS 

• Broad technical background, knowledge, skills, and experience in CAS, doctrine, principles, and processes for squadron operating with a USN CSG 

• High-level experience lecturing on and implementing JCAS, JTAC principles, doctrine, and JCAS courseware as part of joint operations and training with military ground and aviation units 

• Qualified as a JTAC Instructor while serving in the armed forces and in accordance with 

  current JTAC MOA 

• Three (3) years of experience as JCAS operator/technician and upgrading JCAS equipment

DESIRED BACKGROUND / EDUCATION / SKILLS:

• Ability to integrate emerging combat capabilities and new instruction effectively. 

• Ability to work on complex, combat problems in the field, assess dynamic situations, and convey technical expertise to the students. 

• Ability to evaluate students in a classroom and in a live environment. 

• Ability to develop simulated training scenarios using M&S systems and a familiarity with Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) and Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE). 

• Proficiency in current NSW/SEAL weapons systems and communications capabilities. 

• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate effectively, including public speaking / classroom instruction in a formal school environment. 

• Experience in use of MS Office (e.g., PowerPoint) products

• Master Training Specialist designation.