Joint Interface Control Officer

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Joint Interface Control Officer to support United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at MacDill 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, watchstanders, 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.