Tactical Data Link Mission Coordinator – Military Operations Analyst 3

Role Overview

• Responsible for development, production, and continuous update of written, photographic, audio, video and mixed media training aids and materials for mission planning.
• Supports planning and coordination for agencies participating in or supporting training operations on the Tactical Training Range complex.
• Attends pre-mission conferences for users and support groups.
• Coordinates user flight schedules/training requirements with tactical training system range and warning area availability to ensure maximum utilization of tactical training system facilities.
• Coordinates tactical training system assets and communicates daily with aviation units, air control units, airspace/air traffic control agencies and other tactical training system facilities to ensure coordination of necessary participants.
• Maintains computer database of range utilization, prepares reports of range availability/scheduling/utilization.
• Develops and presents briefings on capability, operation, and requirements to military and government agencies, to include VIP presentations.
• Provides for equipment operator training for Range Training Officers (RTO) and other on-site personnel in operation of display consoles.
• Performs RTO functions when user RTOs are not available.
• Solicits customer feedback and encourages completion of customer surveys.
• Compiles and retains customer satisfaction data.
• Proactively communicates with individual squadrons to ensure link connectivity in every flight and troubleshoots as required during training evolutions.
• Utilizes all functionality of JRE in order to meet specific training event requirements.
• Coordinates with and trains designated range personnel in the daily operation of TDL equipment.
• Coordinates TDL settings with all training network participants.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all questions related to operational and interoperability issues.
• Continuously coordinates with external TDL agencies, including training and testing facilities, to ensure the TDL architecture is equipped with the most current software, hardware, and system capabilities.
• Recommends modifications and upgrades to increase interoperability with joint and combined forces.
• Attends appropriate continuing education classes to maintain knowledge base.
• Supports tactical data link design in validated operational requirements to include cost analysis, optimization studies, engineering studies, integration, and installation.
• Works with the engineering department for capability improvements and with configuration management to maintain and document TDL baselines.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Master's in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Candidate must hold an Air Intercept Controller (AIC) qualification.
• Candidate must have experience writing technical reports.
• Candidate must have experience familiarizing aircrews with range capabilities, available assets, and operational procedures, and providing detailed debriefings.
• Candidate must have an active Secret Clearance.

Tech Stack

• RTOS

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts