Tactical Data Link (TDL) Instructor

About the role

The TDL Instructor serves as the JCS proponent for the Joint Tactical Operations (JTO) Interface Training Program, with the objective of ensuring that operational forces can exploit the full capability of JTO Interface Systems. Support covers the full range of functions required to plan, develop, coordinate and manage the JTO training program to include courseware development and world-wide formal academic training and joint exercise support to support joint, allied and coalition air and ground forces in the employment of JTO Interface capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Annually conduct approximately 30 Joint/U.S. Training Courses (CONUS and OCONUS) producing approximately 2000 graduates, and 30 Allied Training Courses (OCONUS) producing approximately 500 graduates for 10 allied nations.
• Develop curriculum, conduct instruction, and maintain JID courses.
• Liaison with operational Combatant Commander staffs for exercise planning and preparation.
• Prepare or review OPTASK LINK messages for use in JTO exercises.
• Perform analysis of multi-TDL architecture performance and institute changes based on observations.
• Coordinate with development and acquisition agencies for procurement of, and evaluate JICO automated tools.
• Maintain configuration management of the JICO automated tools.
• Represent JID at joint and combined interoperability working groups.
• Provide course planning and administration, which includes development and maintenance of schedules, scheduling hands-on field training, student briefs, handouts and administrative documents, and student notification processes.
• Develop, instruct, revise, and maintain JID course materials.
• Support world-wide deployed mobile training team requirements.

Requirements

• Education & Certifications: Associate Degree or one year of related experience may be substituted for each year of the required education. Must be able to obtain and maintain JICO Instructor qualifications if no prior JICO qualifications held.
• Experience Requirements: 4 years of Multi TDL experience and training, Military instructor experience, Capable of worldwide deployment supporting Mobile Training Teams, often under field conditions, ISD or curriculum development experience.

Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Ability to give presentations and briefings as needed

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-funded disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance and parental leave