Air Force Officer

Air Surface Operations Analyst (ALO / JTAC / AO)

Location: Fort Irwin, CA

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: $74,000 – $79,000 per year

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance with SAP Eligibility

Relocation: Relocation assistance available in accordance with company policy

Position Overview

We are seeking an Air Surface Operations Analyst (ALO / JTAC / AO) to support GREEN FLAG exercises at Fort Irwin, CA. In this role, you will serve as a tactical air-ground integration subject matter expert, supporting Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) operations during realistic U.S. and coalition training exercises.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide TACP and ASOC subject matter expertise in support of GREEN FLAG exercises and the 57th Operations Group.
• Support air-ground operations during training events, with a focus on TACP and ASOC operations.
• Participate in exercise planning, execution, and After-Action Reviews (AARs).
• Use the Air Tasking Order (ATO) and Master Air Attack Plan (MAAP) to:
• Track tasked missions.
• Monitor missions available for tasking.
• Support mission planning and execution.
• Process both immediate and pre-planned DD Form 1972 Tactical Air Strike Requests (JTASR).
• Operate and troubleshoot tactical radios, including systems requiring COMSEC/cryptographic loading.
• Manage and update web-based systems with current ASOC operational information.
• Adjudicate Battle Damage Assessments (BDA) and support mission reporting.
• Coordinate with Airspace Command and Control to:
• Deconflict fixed-wing aircraft with Army aviation.
• Deconflict air operations with counter-fire missions.
• Track active Restricted Operating Zones (ROZs).
• Create Close Air Support (CAS) ROZs for inclusion in the Airspace Control Order (ACO).
• Provide area-of-operations and assigned airspace updates to inbound fighter aircraft.
• Receive and process mission results and bomb damage assessment information from outbound fighter aircraft.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience serving as one of the following:
• U.S. Air Force Air Liaison Officer (ALO)
• Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)
• U.S. Marine Corps Air Officer (AO)
• Active Secret clearance and SAP eligibility.
• Hands-on experience processing JTASRs / DD Form 1972.
• Experience supporting Close Air Support (CAS) and joint air-ground operations.
• Ability to multitask effectively and work as part of a team in a fast-paced training environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a JTAC.
• Completion of the Joint Firepower Course.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).