Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) - Ft. Polk, LA

Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO)

R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (R&K) is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with core capabilities in Mission Support, Engineering and Logistics, Cybersecurity and Intelligence, Environmental and Emergency Management, Exercise and Training, and Defense Healthcare in support of our Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian customers.

Exercise GREEN FLAG provides a training venue for joint United States and coalition aircrew, air liaison officers, joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs), battle management personnel and weapons system operators in the planning and execution of joint air ground operations in counter-land operations. R&K provides subject matter expertise (SME) necessary to support GREEN FLAG tactical exercises.

Title: Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO)

Location: Ft. Polk, LA

Duration: Permanent/Full-Time

Clearance: Secret Clearance Required

Start Date: Upon Approval

Duties: The successful candidate shall:

• Provide JICO/GTM support to GF tactical data link planning and execution
• Accomplish all required tasks identified in the Joint Operations Procedures (JMTOP) manual and shall manage all operational/technical aspects of the ASOC Gateway, to include publishing the Operational Tasking List (OPTASKLINK) message and configuring tactical data link interfaces IAW the OPTASKLINK Message to provide an accurate and consolidated tactical air picture to GF ASOCs and staff/exercise participants
• Develop and disseminate the OPTASKLINK Message, loading COMSEC keying material, initializing, configuring, and operating appropriate data link equipment, injecting datalink tracks and messages (“J” and other messages), as required, provide accurate and timely air picture with call signs, comply with JICO directed mandates and FAA requirements for operation of link equipment (i.e., Link 16/Situational Awareness Data Link), identify and report ASOC Gateway equipment deficiencies, capture data to include in after action reviews, and conduct operator-level preventive maintenance inspections (PMI)

Requirements: The candidate shall meet the following qualifications:

• Experience with DoD training networks, Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) specific hardware and software and familiar with all duties of the position
• Ability to multi-task, and work within a team construct.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams).
• Secret Clearance Required

R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance. All qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for R&K job vacancies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.