Combined Air Operations Center Liaison Officer

• Coordinate activities and communications among USSOUTHCOM and JIATF South aviation programs, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.
• Prepare and deliver operational briefings, written reports, mission updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Provide strong leadership and maintain situational awareness of strategic objectives, serving as mediator and facilitator among interagency and partner-nation organizations.
• Develop high-quality analytical documents, operational papers, and presentations supporting JIATF South and partner agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all security requirements; provide guidance and technical expertise to staff as needed.
• Serve as the central communication conduit for agency and organizational personnel.
• Maintain current contact lists for interagency, international, and organizational representatives.
• Facilitate meetings, coordination sessions, and cross-organizational cooperation.
• Identify communication gaps and develop solutions to improve operational information flow.
• Conduct detailed post-operation reviews and provide recommendations for future mission optimization.

• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with a bachelor's degree; 3 years with a master's; 0 years with PhD or JD; or High School Diploma and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with a bachelor's degree; 7 years with a master's; 4 years with PhD or JD; or High School Diploma and 13 years relevant experience.
• Level 5: 15 years relevant experience with a bachelor's degree; 13 years with a master's; 10 years with PhD or JD; or High School Diploma and 19 years relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Aviation and ISR.
• Familiarity with Joint Airborne ISR Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Deep knowledge of IMINT and SIGINT capabilities and TTPs used by modern manned ISR platforms.
• Experience planning and managing mission schedules.
• Proficiency in Falcon View and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience serving as an ISR/Aviation Liaison Officer between aircrew, operational commands, and interagency partners.
• Understanding of SPINS, Airspace Control Orders, and Air Tasking Orders.
• Intelligence background in imagery analysis, collection management, or all-source analysis.
• Experience supporting operational centers such as CAOCs, including ATO cycle planning and execution.
• COMSEC experience including keymat loading and cryptologic equipment management.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet Combatant Command entry and access requirements.
• Valid U.S. passport with minimum six months validity.
• Willingness to deploy OCONUS as needed.
• Ability to work irregular hours in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to operate effectively in a predominantly military and interagency setting.
• Clearance:
  Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills while coordinating aviation programs and interagency operations. Proficient in developing analytical documents and ensuring compliance with security requirements in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Aviation And ISR Experience
• Joint Airborne ISR Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures
• Falcon View Proficiency
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Operational Center Support Experience

• Imagery Analysis
• Collection Management
• All-Source Analysis
• Mission Schedule Planning
• Operational Briefing Preparation
• Analytical Document Development
• Compliance Guidance
• Post-Operation Review Conducting
• Communication Gap Identification
• Cryptologic Equipment Management

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Leadership
• Facilitation
• Mediation

• U.S. Citizenship
• Valid U.S. Passport
• TS/SCI Clearance

• Interagency Cooperation
• Operational Information Flow
• Airspace Control Orders
• Air Tasking Orders
• SPINS
• Combatant Command Entry Requirements
• OCONUS Deployment

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Falcon View