Air Liaison Officer / Tactical Air Control Party (ALO/TACP) SME

ACT1 Federal
Fort Leavenworth, KS
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced military personnel with ALO/TACP expertise who can integrate joint air-ground operations and work collaboratively in high-stakes environments.

Best fit for

  • Experienced military personnel with ALO/TACP background and joint exercise support capabilities
    — “Experience supporting joint exercises, preferably MCTP Warfighter Exercises”
  • Candidates with a track record of advising training audiences on air support and tactical coordination
    — “Advise training audiences on air support requests, airspace coordination, joint fires and tactical air-control processes”
  • Individuals comfortable with 24-hour operations and deploying forward in dynamic environments
    — “Support 24-hour exercise operations and other 505 CCW missions as required”

Things to consider

  • This role requires periodic on-site work and may involve deployment with training audiences
    — “If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role”
  • Active Secret clearance is mandatory, with potential for TS/SCI clearance
    — “Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Air Force and Army C2 systems in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience with Air Force and Army C2 systems used for air-ground integration”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate with AOC, JACCE, and ASOC/JAGIC teams
    — “Coordinate with AOC, JACCE, ASOC/JAGIC, BCD, fires and maneuver staffs to support realistic Air Component replication”
  • Showcase your involvement in exercise design and planning conferences
    — “Support exercise design, planning conferences, MSEL development and execution control”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • successful air-ground integration
  • realistic training exercises
Typical background
military operationstactical air control

Skills & requirements

Required

Air Component RepresentationTactical Air ControlJoint ExercisesAir-ground IntegrationMilitary Training

Preferred

Air Force SystemsArmy Mission Command

Stack & domain

Air ComponentTACPAsoc/jagicAoc/tacp/asoc/jagic ProcessesAir Force And Army C2 SystemsCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingLeadershipMilitaryDefense

About the role

Original posting from ACT1 Federal via Greenhouse

Position Title: Air Liaison Officer / Tactical Air Control Party (ALO/TACP) SME

Location: Fort Leavenworth, KS

Category: Contingent

Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time

Travel Required: 10-20%

Remote Type: Onsite

Clearance required: Active Secret Clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI

Division: Air and Space

Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We’ve served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!

***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***

Description:

The ALO/TACP SME supports Detachment 1, 505 CCW by representing Air Component and TACP capabilities within Army MCTP Warfighter Exercises and enabling realistic air-ground integration at JTF, Corps and Division levels.

Responsibilities:

Represent Air Component/TACP functions during MCTP Warfighter exercise planning and execution.

Integrate TACS/AAGS processes with Army Mission Command and joint air-ground integration activities.

Coordinate with AOC, JACCE, ASOC/JAGIC, BCD, fires and maneuver staffs to support realistic Air Component replication.

Support exercise design, planning conferences, MSEL development and execution control.

Advise training audiences on air support requests, airspace coordination, joint fires and tactical air-control processes.

Support development and execution of Air Component products and processes associated with ATO/ACO integration.

Deploy forward with training audiences as required and coordinate with Det 1 exercise leadership and the Chief of Air Power.

Support 24-hour exercise operations and other 505 CCW missions as required.

Requirements:

Recent operational or planning experience in ALO/TACP, ASOC/JAGIC, ASOG/ASOS or equivalent air-ground integration functions.

Demonstrated knowledge of TACS/AAGS at JTF, Corps and Division levels.

Experience supporting joint exercises, preferably MCTP Warfighter Exercises.

Knowledge of AOC/TACP/ASOC/JAGIC processes, joint fires, airspace coordination and Army Mission Command integration.

Experience with Air Force and Army C2 systems used for air-ground integration.

Ability to work with senior Army and Air Force leaders, exercise planners and training audiences.

Bachelor's degree is preferred unless otherwise specified by the final solicitation.

Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Education, Training & Professional Development

Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care

Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.

If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

Source: ACT1 Federal careers (Greenhouse)

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