Air Surface Operations Analyst (JTAC / ALO)
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 JTAC / ALO experience required.
Air Surface Operations Analyst (JTAC/ALO) – Secret Clearance
Location: Fort Irwin, CA
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Sign-on Bonus: $7,500.00
Relocation Assistance Available
Pay: $74,000 – $79,000K per year
Clearance: Active Secret clearance and SAP eligible
Referral bonus: $2,000.00
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:
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Mission Support
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Engineering and Logistics
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Cybersecurity and Intelligence
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Environmental and Emergency Management
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Exercise and Training
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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:
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Air Liaison Officers (ALOs)
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Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs)
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Battle management personnel
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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:
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Provide TACP and ASOC SME support to the Green Flag Support Element at Fort Irwin as part of the 57 OG
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Support air-ground operations during training events, focusing on ASOC / TACP operations
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Participate in exercise planning and after-action reviews (AARs)
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Use the Air Tasking Order (ATO) and Master Air Attack Plan (MAAP) to:
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Track tasked missions
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Monitor missions available for tasking
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Process both immediate and pre-planned DD Form 1972 Tactical Air Strike Requests (JTASR)
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Operate and troubleshoot tactical radios, including loading communications security (COMSEC / crypto)
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Manage and update web-based systems with current ASOC rotational content
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Adjudicate battle damage assessment (BDA) and support mission reporting
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Coordinate with Airspace Command and Control to:
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De-conflict fixed-wing assets with Army aviation
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De-conflict with counter-fire missions
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Track active Restricted Operating Zones (ROZ)
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Create Close Air Support (CAS) ROZs for inclusion in the Airspace Control Order (ACO)
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Provide area-of-operations and assigned airspace updates to inbound fighters
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Receive mission results / bomb damage assessment from outbound fighters
Required qualifications
To be successful, you must have:
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Prior experience as a:
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USAF Air Liaison Officer (ALO), or
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Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), or
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USMC Air Officer (AO)
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Active Secret clearance and SAP eligibility
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Hands-on experience processing JTASRs (DD Form 1972)
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Operations analysis experience supporting Close Air Support (CAS) and joint air-ground operations
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Ability to multi-task and work effectively on a team in a fast-paced training environment
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams)
Preferred qualifications
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4+ years of experience as a JTAC
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Completion of Joint Firepower Course
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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:
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Your knowledge, skills, and experience
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Overall budget availability
A $7,500.00 sign-on bonus is available in accordance with company policy
R&K Enterprise Solutions is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
