Joint Interface Control Officer Security Clearance

Overview Blue Water Federal is looking for a Joint Interface Control Officer to support United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at Mac Dill AFB. As a JICO, you will operate various C2 systems and Tactical Data Links using situational awareness synchronization tools and software applications such as Agile Client, Maven Smart System, MCS COP, and/or other systems, to manage the USSOCOM Data Link Architecture.

• Execute and manage joint and coalition Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations in accordance with approved OPLANs, CONPLANs, EXORDs, and Air Tasking Orders (ATOs).
• Establish, monitor, and maintain Link‑16 and other assigned TDL architectures, ensuring correct network design, time slot allocation, participation groups, and track management.
• Continuously monitor network performance, identify anomalies or interference, and implement corrective actions to preserve situational awareness, track quality, and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with CJCSM 6231 series, MIL‑STD‑6016/6017, and applicable theater interface control directives.
• Coordinate and synchronize TDL participation across air, land, maritime, space, SOF, and missile defense platforms to enable a common operational picture.
• Manage the technical integration of sensors, shooters, command and control nodes, and gateways within the assigned data‑link architecture.
• Support multi‑domain operations by ensuring timely and accurate exchange of tactical information between U.S., joint, interagency, and coalition partners.
• Implement interface control measures that support joint and combined operations, while adhering to information assurance and releasability constraints.
• Provide real‑time technical and operational support to commanders, watch standers, operators, and support personnel during planning, execution, and assessment phases of operations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for tactical data link employment, troubleshooting, and best practices within the operational environment.
• Advise units on proper TDL configuration, procedures, and corrective actions to mitigate data conflicts, track duplication, or network degradation.
• Support training, rehearsals, and exercises by validating data‑link architectures and ensuring operator proficiency in accordance with established standards.
• Document network performance, issues, and corrective actions to support mission assessment and continuous improvement.

• 8+ years of JICO experience.
• Strong understanding of joint all‑domain operations and CJADC2 principles.
• Must have an active Top Secret / SCI.
• Familiarity with CJADC2 strategy with an emphasis on SOF data‑centric operations, cross‑domain integration, and global data sharing.
• In‑depth knowledge of TDL and Multi‑TDL Architecture (MTA) physical and cyber configuration, organization, and operations, to include Link‑16, Link 22, Mode 5 IFF, MADL, TTNT, C2
  
  BMC, GCCS, JRE, ADSI, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), etc., with demonstrated application in degraded, denied, intermittent, or low‑bandwidth operational environments common to SOF missions.
• Working knowledge of TDL / Link‑16 cryptographic modernization and advanced capabilities strategies and efforts as applied to SOF and partner‑enabled operations.
• Expertise in network architecture, cybersecurity, and data integration.

• Successful completion of JICO certification via the following courses:
  • Intro to Joint Multi‑TDL (JT‑101)
  • Multi‑TDL Advanced Joint Interoperability (MAJIC) (JT‑102)
  • Joint All‑Domain Network Planners Course (JDN‑201)
• Successful completion of the following courses (Desired):
  • Joint Domain Network Staff Officers Course (JDN‑102)
  • Joint Domain Network Planners Course (JDN‑201)
• CAPSTONE JICO (JT‑301)