We are looking for an Airborne Command and Control (C2) Program Support Specialist to provide comprehensive program and technical support for airborne command and control initiatives under the ACC contract. This role involves assisting in the advancement and integration of C2 systems, addressing capability shortfalls, and supporting the creation and management of acquisition and planning documentation. The position plays a key role in ensuring airborne C2 platforms meet interoperability and sustainability standards across Service branches, joint operations, and coalition efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management, Engineering, Mathematics, or Operations Research.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• 5 years’ hands-on experience with tactical data link systems.
• Two years’ experience participating in fielding and operational deployment of military communication systems.
• Familiarity with airborne and ground-based communications gear, cryptographic technologies, and communications security policies accumulated over at least three years.
• Experience supporting logistics requirements determination processes, preferably with lead command responsibilities, for a minimum of three years.

• Deliver program management and analytical expertise to oversee Tactical Data Link (TDL) gateway initiatives from inception through deployment, network integration, formal program establishment, and long-term sustainment. Programs may include but are not limited to systems such as Roll On Beyond Line of Sight (ROBE), Joint Air Defense System Integrator (JADSI), and various Link 16 gateways.
• Assist in defining operational requirements for the procurement and incorporation of enhanced or new C2, communications, and TDL technologies. Provide actionable recommendations and detailed technical documentation supporting decision-making processes, including Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) inputs.
• Support collaborative planning and integration efforts involving TDL, airborne communications, and tactical edge networks, facilitating connectivity among air, space, and ground-based assets.
• Offer expert analysis on system performance, life cycle cost, and operational benefits to evaluate proposed technical solutions, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and cost-effectiveness.
• Act as a liaison and subject matter expert for assigned C2 systems, bridging communications between operators, program offices, and technical teams to optimize system capabilities and user support.
• Participate in program requirements reviews, working groups, and boards, contributing to requirements management and refinement activities.
• Provide guidance on cryptographic and security considerations related to system modernization, including efforts to upgrade Link 16, radios, and data management architectures. Coordinate schedule alignment with platform integrations.
• Facilitate the preparation and review of key acquisition documents such as Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD), Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), and modification proposals, ensuring thorough validation and compliance with JCIDS protocols.
• Support sustainment planning, including logistics, maintenance strategies, and training programs for airborne gateway equipment.
• Assist in managing certification, security accreditation, and compliance efforts in accordance with Air Force regulatory standards, helping to secure necessary operational authorizations and spectrum certifications.
• Aid in developing transition plans that move existing capabilities toward formal program status and integration with emerging architectural frameworks.
• Contribute to documenting system certification and accreditation status within the appropriate IT investment management tools.