Tactical Air Control Party Specialist

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Specialist providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance / Special Operation Forces (ISR/SOF) Directorate (AFLCMC/WI).

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to: 

 

Technical & Operational Expertise:

• Work with JTAC (mounted/dismounted) vehicular and airborne datalink communication systems.
• Lead technical and operational teams.
• Develop milestones and training plans.
• Execute fielding, training, and exercises.

Acquisition & Sustainment Support:

• Support system acquisition lifecycle: requirements definition, development, integration, test, fielding, training, and sustainment.
• Conduct operational risk assessments and develop measurable, testable performance metrics.
• Analyze training impacts on doctrine, organizational structure, and procedures.

Training & Documentation:

• Support and deliver operational and maintenance training for TACP systems (CONUS/OCONUS).
• Develop training materials, handbooks, and computer-based training.
• Execute training through working groups, IPTs, site visits, and tailored instruction.

Integration & Analysis:

• Assist in developing CONOPs and employment concepts for future TACP efforts.
• Analyze complex integration challenges and recommend training-based solutions.
• Draft and review JCIDS documentation, AF Form 1067s, and technical materials.

Communication & Coordination:

• Develop and deliver briefings to Air Force and Joint forums.
• Provide technical support and guidance to operational units.
• Support material development decisions, design reviews, and test events.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Secret

Education/Years of Experience: 

 

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR bachelor’s degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 years of which must be in the DoD.

Additional Experience required:

 

• Certified USAF Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) with Enlisted Craftsman (7-level) equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of joint operational experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in the Government acquisition process.
• Experience with TACP integration, logistics, maintainability, human factors, safety, security, network communications, hardware/software, and testing.

 

Technical Skills

• Expertise in JTAC (mounted/dismounted) vehicular and airborne datalink communication systems.
• Proficient in leading technical and operational teams through system fielding, training, and exercise execution.
• Skilled in the full system acquisition lifecycle, including requirements development, integration, testing, and sustainment.
• Experienced in developing and delivering operational and maintenance training for TACP systems in both CONUS and OCONUS environments.
• Capable of drafting and reviewing technical documentation, including JCIDS materials, CONOPs, and AF Form 1067s.

 

Interpersonal Skills

• Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical and operational teams in high-stakes environments.
• Collaboration: Skilled in coordinating with diverse stakeholders across working groups, IPTs, and site visits to execute training and integration efforts.
• Communication: Experienced in delivering clear, impactful briefings to Air Force and Joint audiences, ensuring alignment across organizations.
• Instructional Support: Adept at tailoring instruction and training delivery to meet the needs of varied audiences, both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Strong interpersonal approach to analyzing complex integration challenges and collaboratively identifying effective, training-based solut