Joint Data Links Management & Planner Support Analyst (JICO)

Overview

Joint Data Links Management & Planner Support Analyst (JICO) at Shaw AFB, SC. RiverTech is seeking a JICO to support USCENTCOM mission requirements at Shaw AFB and to provide systems engineering, operational planning, training, and integration support to 9 AF (AFCENT) A3 and the 609th ASUS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain currency on all technical aspects of the command-and-control systems.
• Recommend Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) for improving data exchange system connectivity to enhance situational awareness and Combat Identification (CID) for the tactical warfighter.
• Provide Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) support to identify the datalink architecture and network design parameters needed to connect the various operational units within the Joint Data Network (JDN). Support will include : acting as program JDN expert and Joint Multi-TDL operational infrastructure point of contact for interservice coordination; supporting the utilization of and training on operational equipment configurations; providing additional information for operations via alternate procedures when not included in OPTASKLINK; assisting the network manager for Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems in Air Operations Center (AOC) operations; and developing architectures for supported events.
• Ensure optimization of TDL systems across multiple data links (e.g., SADL, Link-11, Link-16, Link-22) where applicable.
• Assist with systems engineering to include research and development, recommending integration, installation, and training for sustainment and enhancement of existing data links architecture and network design to support emerging capabilities, ISR integration, and interoperability.
• Provide technical support to local and supported Data Links Operators (DLO) and Joint Interface Control Officers (JICO) for TDL operations.
• Support training on operational equipment configurations when not included in OPTASKLINK; provide additional operational information via alternate procedures and assist the network manager for TDL operations, developing architectures for events.
• Collaborate in the development of TTPs and integrate government-selected products (software and hardware) and sources into analysis and data links systems.
• Coordinate with JICC, ISRD, WSM, and CM to ensure OPTASK COP parameter compliance, maintain intelligence feeds, and correlate the ATO and other messages into the air picture displayed on the CTP.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Job Details

Note : This description reflects the role and requirements as provided. Referrals may influence interview opportunities.

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