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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
Engineering - Systems
Langley AFB, VA (On-Site/Office)
Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) / Air Liaison Officer (ALO) SME
Senior-Level | $94,000–$114,000 | Langley AFB, VA | Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Eligible)
Train the warfighters of tomorrow—support high-fidelity combat simulation and joint integration at the Combat Air Forces Distributed Training Center (CAF DTC).
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Lead, plan, brief, execute, and debrief Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events in support of joint air-ground integration training
Role-play key battlefield positions including JTAC, JFO, ASOC, FDC, rotary-wing/fixed-wing CAS assets, and ground force commanders
Use systems like NGTS (Next Generation Threat System) and MACE (Modern Air Combat Environment) to simulate realistic threat and battlespace conditions
Review and stay current with Joint and Service TTPs through manuals, tactics bulletins, and threat assessments
Develop training materials, coordinate schedules, and support CAF DTC Large Force Exercises (LFEs) and Small Team events
Liaise with units to gather training requirements and support integration of those needs into executable mission scenarios
Represent the DTC at events such as RED FLAG and other Air Combat Command (ACC) exercise planning conferences
Contribute to doctrine evaluation and training plan development for U.S. and allied combat units
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship
Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR eligibility
Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience, Master’s with 7+ years, or PhD with 4+ years
Current or previously certified Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)
Operationally relevant military experience within the last 10 years (simulator experience may qualify)
Strong working knowledge of at least one of the following:
Joint Publication 3-09.3
MTTP-JFIRE
AFTTP 3-1.JTAC
AFTTP 3-3.JTAC
Other service-equivalent fire support/employment doctrine
Preferred Qualifications
JTAC Instructor (JTAC-I) qualification
Graduate of the USAF Weapons School or USMC Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course
Completion of the Joint Operational Fires and Effects Course
Active Top Secret security clearance
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and help shape the next generation of U.S. and allied warfighters in a high-impact virtual battlespace.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and trusted defense contractor delivering mission-critical support to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. We specialize in simulation training, software engineering, cybersecurity, and systems integration across classified and operational environments.
Why Caribou Thunder?
• Mission-Critical Impact – Help train combat units against emerging global threats
• Expert-Level Teams – Join a high-caliber community of JTACs, instructors, and simulation experts
• Long-Term Stability – Work on enduring programs backed by major defense partnerships
• Defense Innovation – Be at the forefront of immersive training and next-gen combat simulation
Senior-Level | $94,000–$114,000 | Langley AFB, VA | Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Eligible)
Train the warfighters of tomorrow—support high-fidelity combat simulation and joint integration at the Combat Air Forces Distributed Training Center (CAF DTC).
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
Lead, plan, brief, execute, and debrief Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events in support of joint air-ground integration training
Role-play key battlefield positions including JTAC, JFO, ASOC, FDC, rotary-wing/fixed-wing CAS assets, and ground force commanders
Use systems like NGTS (Next Generation Threat System) and MACE (Modern Air Combat Environment) to simulate realistic threat and battlespace conditions
Review and stay current with Joint and Service TTPs through manuals, tactics bulletins, and threat assessments
Develop training materials, coordinate schedules, and support CAF DTC Large Force Exercises (LFEs) and Small Team events
Liaise with units to gather training requirements and support integration of those needs into executable mission scenarios
Represent the DTC at events such as RED FLAG and other Air Combat Command (ACC) exercise planning conferences
Contribute to doctrine evaluation and training plan development for U.S. and allied combat units
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship
Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP/SAR eligibility
Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience, Master’s with 7+ years, or PhD with 4+ years
Current or previously certified Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)
Operationally relevant military experience within the last 10 years (simulator experience may qualify)
Strong working knowledge of at least one of the following:
Joint Publication 3-09.3
MTTP-JFIRE
AFTTP 3-1.JTAC
AFTTP 3-3.JTAC
Other service-equivalent fire support/employment doctrine
Preferred Qualifications
JTAC Instructor (JTAC-I) qualification
Graduate of the USAF Weapons School or USMC Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course
Completion of the Joint Operational Fires and Effects Course
Active Top Secret security clearance
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and help shape the next generation of U.S. and allied warfighters in a high-impact virtual battlespace.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and trusted defense contractor delivering mission-critical support to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. We specialize in simulation training, software engineering, cybersecurity, and systems integration across classified and operational environments.
Why Caribou Thunder?
• Mission-Critical Impact – Help train combat units against emerging global threats
• Expert-Level Teams – Join a high-caliber community of JTACs, instructors, and simulation experts
• Long-Term Stability – Work on enduring programs backed by major defense partnerships
• Defense Innovation – Be at the forefront of immersive training and next-gen combat simulation
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