Air-Surface Operations Analyst; ALO​/JTAC . Irwin Security Clearance

Position: Air-Surface Operations Analyst (ALO/JTAC) Ft. Irwin with Security Clearance
Location: Fort Irwin

Air Surface Operations Analyst (JTAC / ALO)
* Sign-On Bonus* $5,000.00 R&K Enterprise Solutions is hiring an experienced Air Support Operations Analyst (JTAC / ALO / AO) to support Exercise GREEN FLAG at Fort Irwin, CA. In this role, you'll provide TACP and ASOC expertise, process JTASRs, and support joint air-ground training events. Active Secret clearance and recent CAS / JTAC / ALO experience required. Air Surface Operations Analyst (JTAC / ALO) - Secret Clearance

Location:

Fort Irwin, CA
Job type:
Permanent, full-time
Pay: $74,000 - $79,000 per year
Clearance:
Active Secret clearance and SAP eligible
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000.00
Referral bonus: $1,000.00
Anticipated start: upon approval About R&K Enterprise Solutions R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (R&K) is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing:
* Mission Support

* Engineering and Logistics

* Cybersecurity and Intelligence

* Environmental and Emergency Management

* Exercise and Training

* Defense Healthcare
We support U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers across complex, mission-critical environments. Role overview R&K is seeking an Air Surface Operations Analyst (JTAC / ALO / AO) to support Exercise GREEN FLAG at Fort Irwin; CA. GREEN FLAG provides realistic training for U.S. and coalition:
* Aircrew

* Air Liaison Officers (ALOs)

* Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs)

* Battle management personnel

* Weapons system operators
You 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. What you'll do 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 operations

* Participate in exercise planning and after-action reviews (AARs)

* Use the Air Tasking Order (ATO) and Master Air Attack Plan (MAAP) to:

* Track tasked missions

* Monitor missions available for tasking

* Process 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 content

* Adjudicate battle damage assessment (BDA) and support mission reporting

* Coordinate with Airspace Command and Control to:

* De-conflict fixed-wing assets with Army aviation

* De-conflict with counter-fire missions

* Track 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 fighters

* Receive mission results / bomb damage assessment from outbound fighters
Required qualifications To 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 eligibility

* Hands-on experience processing JTASRs (DD Form 1972)

* Operations analysis experience supporting Close Air Support (CAS) and joint air-ground operations

* Ability to multi-task and work effectively on a team in a fast-paced training environment

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams)
Preferred qualifications
* 4+ years of experience as a JTAC

* Completion of Joint Firepower Course

* Proficiency with Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Compensation The full salary range for this position is $74,000 to $79,000 per year. The starting salary will be determined based on:
* Your knowledge, skills, and experience

* Overall budget availability
A $5,000.00 sign-on bonus is available in accordance with company policy. Equal opportunity R&K Enterprise Solutions is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.