JTAC Instructor (Pope AAF)

Ops Tech Alliance
Pope County, IL

Contingent Upon Contract Award

OTA is seeking JTAC Instructors to deliver tailored instruction across diverse scenarios to ensure mission critical preparedness for SOF JTACs.. Our JTAC Instructors are the cornerstone of comprehensive training delivery, supporting all phases, including Initial Qualification Training (IQT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), Continuation Training (CT), Requalification Training (RQ), and instructor and evaluator upgrade programs. With a proven track record of operational excellence, they ensure that all training is conducted in compliance with standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Provide JTAC instruction from IQT, MQT, CT, RQ and upgrade training to JTAC instructor and evaluator, simulator training, mission duties for range operations
  • Maintain JTAC and JTAC-I qualifications in accordance with JFS ESC AP MOA 2004-01, USSOCOM M350-5, AFSOCI 13-50, and Wing, Group, or unit guidance
  • If re-qualified or upgraded as a JTAC-E, contractors will conduct initial, recurring, Spot, no notice, and Evaluator evaluations on JTACs in accordance with USSOCOM, AFSOC, Wing, Group, and unit guidance
  • Receive initial and recurring JTAC evaluations from unit JTAC-E PM or designated JTAC-E and approved in writing by their applicable unit commander
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining the unit JTAC academics, SOF JTAC Records Management System (SRMS), and programs in accordance with JFS ESC AP MOA 2004-01, USSOCOM M350-5, AFSOCI 13-50, and Wing, Group, or unit guidance
  • Provide instruction to JTAC trainees, JTACs, JTAC-Is, and JTAC-Es in both live and Live Virtual Constructed (LVC) environments, IAW Joint Publications, Air Force, USSOCOM, AFSOC, Wing, Group, and unit guidance

Qualifications

  • Secret security clearance
  • Previous experience as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor (JTAC-I) and/or Evaluator (JTAC-E) within the special operations community is highly preferred
  • Must have minimum of 3 years of experience as a certified JTAC-I and be a current JTAC-E or eligible for JTAC-E upgrade.
  • Operational JTAC deployment experience within the past 7 years or have been actively involved in administrative JTAC-I training responsibilities at a Joint Fires School–Enterprise Standardized Curriculum (JFS-ESC) accredited course or operational unit.
  • JTAC/JTAC-I certification must be current or have been held within the past two (2) years
  • Prior SOF JTAC-I or JTAC-E qualifications
  • Acceptable documentation includes: JTAC Evaluation Folder with Close Air Support (CAS) qualification records from the past 24 months
  • SOF JTAC Certification of Evaluation
  • Certificate of Aircrew Qualification
  • Terminal Attack Control Evaluation and Certification
  • Equivalent JTAC evaluation documentation from other military services


Company Overview

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience, and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Team Member Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Work-life Balance

Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security. We focus on hiring top talent and we want you to join our team.

OTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Posted 2026-02-20

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