Air-Surface Operations Analyst (ALO/JTAC)

Air Surface Operations Analyst (JTAC / ALO) Sign-On Bonus $5,000.00 R&K Enterprise Solutions is hiring an experienced Air Support Operations Analyst (JTAC / ALO / AO) to support Exercise GREEN FLAG at Fort Irwin, CA. In this role, you’ll provide TACP and ASOC expertise, process JTASRs, and support joint air-ground training events. Active Secret clearance and recent CAS / JTAC / ALO experience required. Air Surface Operations Analyst (JTAC / ALO) – Secret Clearance Location: Fort Irwin, CA Job type: Permanent, full-time Pay: $74,000 – $79,000 per year Clearance: Active Secret clearance and SAP eligible Sign-On Bonus: $5,000.00 Referral bonus: $1,000.00 Anticipated start: upon approval About R&K Enterprise Solutions R&K Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (R&K) is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing: Mission Support Engineering and Logistics Cybersecurity and Intelligence Environmental and Emergency Management Exercise and Training We support U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers across complex, mission-critical environments. Role overview R&K is seeking an Air Surface Operations Analyst (JTAC / ALO / AO) to support Exercise GREEN FLAG at Fort Irwin, CA. GREEN FLAG provides realistic training for U.S. and coalition: Aircrew Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) Weapons system operators You will serve as a tactical air-ground integration subject matter expert, with a focus on Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) operations. What you’ll do In this role, you will: Provide TACP and ASOC SME support to the Green Flag Support Element at Fort Irwin as part of the 57 OG Support air-ground operations during training events, focusing on ASOC / TACP operations Participate in exercise planning 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 Process both immediate and pre-planned DD Form 1972 Tactical Air Strike Requests (JTASR) Operate and troubleshoot tactical radios , including loading communications security (COMSEC / crypto) Manage and update web-based systems with current ASOC rotational content Adjudicate battle damage assessment (BDA) and support mission reporting Coordinate with Airspace Command and Control to: De-conflict fixed-wing assets with Army aviation De-conflict with counter-fire missions Create Close Air Support (CAS) ROZs for inclusion in the Airspace Control Order (ACO) Provide area-of-operations and assigned airspace updates to inbound fighters Receive mission results / bomb damage assessment from outbound fighters Required qualifications To be successful, you must have: Prior experience as a: USMC Air Officer (AO) Active Secret clearance and SAP eligibility Hands‑on experience processing JTASRs (DD Form 1972) Operations analysis experience supporting Close Air Support (CAS) and joint air‑ground operations Ability to multi‑task and work effectively on a team in a fast‑paced training environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams) Preferred qualifications 4+ years of experience as a JTAC Completion of Joint Firepower Course Proficiency with Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Compensation The full salary range for this position is $74,000 to $79,000 per year . The starting salary will be determined based on: Your knowledge, skills, and experience A $5,000.00 sign‑on bonus is available in accordance with company policy. Equal opportunity R&K Enterprise Solutions is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr