CACI International | Instructor

CACI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Instructor/Operator to deliver advanced training on Fire Support and Terminal Attack Control simulators. This full-time role involves operating sophisticated simulation environments, instructing personnel in Close Air Support (CAS) familiarization, and developing challenging training scenarios. Based at customer facilities with up to 25% travel within the Continental US, this position is crucial for national defense missions.

About the Role

• Operate Fire Support and Terminal Attack Control (TAC) simulators, providing instruction for USSOCOM JTACs, trainees, and Close Air Support (CAS) familiarization.
• Provide academic and practical instruction across all aspects of Fire Support, including TAC, Naval Gunfire, Call for Fire, AC-130 operations, and Attack Aviation.
• Plan, develop, schedule, and synchronize all aspects of the JTAC Trainer and simulator, creating realistic and challenging training scenarios aligned with operational objectives.
• Advise and assist in the development of training and mission rehearsal tasks, focusing on the integration of Live, Virtual, Constructive, Gaming (LVCG) and Synthetic Training Environment (STE) systems/platforms, and simulation/emulation of JTAC and Forward Observer devices.
• Research and implement new operational tactics, techniques, and procedures into unit training programs.
• Attend simulator and operational conferences to remain current with software and hardware advancements.
• Maintain required qualifications and currency in accordance with the JTAC Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of principles, concepts, practices, and standards pertinent to JTAC training simulators.
• Work effectively at customer facilities, including conventional and austere locations, with the ability to travel up to 25% across the Continental US.
• Conduct instruction, training, and education in field environments, accommodating seasonal and adverse weather conditions.
• Perform instruction in field environments requiring movement and transportation via watercraft, aircraft, and/or ground vehicles.
• Utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other standard office automation tools proficiently.

Requirements

• Possession of a Secret Security Clearance with eligibility for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• Certification as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor or Evaluator (JTAC-I/E) while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
• Demonstrated operational JTAC experience, specifically with Special Operations Forces (SOF).
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and employing lethal and nonlethal.
• Proficiency with JTAC simulators, associated simulation software, and training aids.
• Proficiency with Military air-ground communications systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Training and experience with the Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE).
• Training and experience with the Joint Terminal Control Training Rehearsal System (JTC TRS).
• Training and experience with the HAVIK Joint Fires Trainer.
• Training and experience with Joint Fires Battlespace Simulations.