Air Surface Operations Analyst (ALO/JTAC)

Summary

Air Surface Operations Analyst (ALO/JTAC)Client is seeking an Air Surface Operations Analyst (JTAC / ALO / AO) to support Exercise at Fort Irwin, CA. GREEN FLAG provides realistic training for U.S. and coalition:Air Liaison Officers (ALOs) Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) Battle management personnel Weapons system operatorsYou will serve as a tactical air-ground integration subject matter expert, with a focus on Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) operations.In this role, you will:Provide TACP and ASOC SME support to the Green Flag Support Element at Fort Irwin as part of the 57 OG Support air-ground operations during training events, focusing on ASOC / TACP operationsParticipate in exercise planning and after-action reviews (AARs)Use the Air Tasking Order (ATO) and Master Air Attack Plan (MAAP) to:Track tasked missionsMonitor missions available for taskingProcess both immediate and pre-planned DD Form 1972 Tactical Air Strike Requests (JTASR)Operate and troubleshoot tactical radios, including loading communications security (COMSEC / crypto)Manage and update web-based systems with current ASOC rotational contentAdjudicate battle damage assessment (BDA) and support mission reportingCoordinate with Airspace Command and Control to:De-conflict fixed-wing assets with Army aviationDe-conflict with counter-fire missionsTrack active Restricted Operating Zones (ROZ)Create Close Air Support (CAS) ROZs for inclusion in the Airspace Control Order (ACO)Provide area-of-operations and assigned airspace updates to inbound fightersReceive mission results / bomb damage assessment from outbound fightersTo be successful, you must have:Prior experience as a: USAF Air Liaison Officer (ALO), or Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), or USMC Air Officer (AO)Active Secret clearance and SAP eligibilityHands-on experience processing JTASRs (DD Form 1972)Operations analysis experience supporting Close Air Support (CAS) and joint air-ground operationsAbility to multi-task and work effectively on a team in a fast-paced training environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams)Preferred qualifications:4+ years of experience as a JTACCompletion of Joint Firepower CourseProficiency with Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)The full salary range for this position is $74,000 to $79,000 per year.

Job Description

Air Surface Operations Analyst (ALO/JTAC)Client is seeking an Air Surface Operations Analyst (JTAC / ALO / AO) to support Exercise at Fort Irwin, CA. GREEN FLAG provides realistic training for U.S. and coalition:Air Liaison Officers (ALOs) Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) Battle management personnel Weapons system operatorsYou will serve as a tactical air-ground integration subject matter expert, with a focus on Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) operations.In this role, you will:Provide TACP and ASOC SME support to the Green Flag Support Element at Fort Irwin as part of the 57 OG Support air-ground operations during training events, focusing on ASOC / TACP operationsParticipate in exercise planning and after-action reviews (AARs)Use the Air Tasking Order (ATO) and Master Air Attack Plan (MAAP) to:Track tasked missionsMonitor missions available for taskingProcess both immediate and pre-planned DD Form 1972 Tactical Air Strike Requests (JTASR)Operate and troubleshoot tactical radios, including loading communications security (COMSEC / crypto)Manage and update web-based systems with current ASOC rotational contentAdjudicate battle damage assessment (BDA) and support mission reportingCoordinate with Airspace Command and Control to:De-conflict fixed-wing assets with Army aviationDe-conflict with counter-fire missionsTrack active Restricted Operating Zones (ROZ)Create Close Air Support (CAS) ROZs for inclusion in the Airspace Control Order (ACO)Provide area-of-operations and assigned airspace updates to inbound fightersReceive mission results / bomb damage assessment from outbound fightersTo be successful, you must have:Prior experience as a: USAF Air Liaison Officer (ALO), or Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), or USMC Air Officer (AO)Active Secret clearance and SAP eligibilityHands-on experience processing JTASRs (DD Form 1972)Operations analysis experience supporting Close Air Support (CAS) and joint air-ground operationsAbility to multi-task and work effectively on a team in a fast-paced training environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams)Preferred qualifications:4+ years of experience as a JTACCompletion of Joint Firepower CourseProficiency with Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)The full salary range for this position is $74,000 to $79,000 per year.