Gusto

Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course Instructor (SOTACC)

Gusto$114K — $156K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Secret clearance required
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Minimum two years of experience as a SOF JTAC
  • JTAC-I/E qualification must be current (within the last 48 months)
  • Previous uniformed service as a JTAC in accordance with military guidelines

Responsibilities

  • Support SOTACC by delivering JTAC instruction and training
  • Maintain JTAC and JTAC-I/E qualifications according to established military standards
  • Instruct SOTACC JTACs in classroom and live training settings
  • Conduct JTAC evaluations for service personnel as needed
  • Complete Range Safety Officer (RSO) duties for training events
  • Assist in scheduling ranges and coordinating training assets
  • Manage JTAC program details including qualification tracking and reporting

Benefits

  • Work onsite at Camp Lejeune, NC
  • Standard 40-hour work week with flexible hours as required
  • Field presence required for hands-on training and evaluations
  • Opportunity to engage with SOF personnel in realistic training environments
  • Responsibility in ensuring safety and readiness for live operations
Full Job Description
The Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course Instructor supports (SOTACC) by delivering JTAC instruction, evaluation support, and program administration across classroom, simulator, live-fire, and Live Virtual Constructed training environments. This role prepares SOF and other designated personnel for close air support mission requirements while maintaining required JTAC/JTAC-I/E qualifications, supporting range and asset scheduling, and assisting with JTAC qualification tracking.

Description

TITLE: Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course Instructor (SOTACC)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Employee

LOCATION: Onsite position at Camp Lejeune, NC. In-person work is the default posture, with regular field presence at ranges and training sites in support of live CAS, simulator, and range operations.

WORK SCHEDULE: Standard 40-hour work week. Hours may vary to support range operations, training events, evaluations, and exercise windows, to include occasional early, extended, or off-hours coverage driven by flight schedules and mission tempo.

*This position is contingent on contract award *

OVERVIEW:

The Special Operations Terminal Attack Controller Course Instructor supports (SOTACC) by delivering JTAC instruction, evaluation support, and program administration across classroom, simulator, live-fire, and Live Virtual Constructed training environments. This role prepares SOF and other designated personnel for close air support mission requirements while maintaining required JTAC/JTAC-I/E qualifications, supporting range and asset scheduling, and assisting with JTAC qualification tracking.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support the SOTACC with JTAC instruction, training and tracking responsibilities, including JTAC, JTAC-I/E simulator training, range scheduling, mission duties for range operations, and CAS malfunction/accident/incident response and reporting.
  • Maintain JTAC, JTAC-I/E qualifications in accordance with JFS ESC AP MOU 2024-01 JTAC Ground, USSOCOM M 350-5, USSOCOM D 525-13, and MARFORSOC 3500.2 series order.
  • Provide instruction to SOTACC JTACs under instruction in classroom and both live and Live Virtual Constructed (LVC) environments, Mission Qualification Training, Unit Level Training, and any other service personnel as directed by MARFORSOC JTAC Program leadership.
  • Conduct JTAC Evaluations (if qualified) of MARFORSOC and other service personnel as directed by MARFORSOC JTAC Program leadership.
  • Perform training requirements to attain and maintain Range Safety Officer (RSO) duties, conduct RSO duties as required for training events.
  • Aid in the scheduling of ranges and supporting assets when directed by the MARFORSOC JTAC Program leadership or the SOTACC Training Manager.
  • Aid in JTAC program management to include JTAC qualification tracking and other administrative requirements.
  • Provide any required immediate response and substantiating reports for any safety incident in which the contractor personnel were involved.


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Secret clearance
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Two years' minimum experience as a SOF JTAC.
  • JTAC-I/E qualification must have occurred within the last 48 months
  • Held or exceeded a JTAC-I qualification as a uniformed member as defined in service JTAC guidance or instructions (e.g. JFS ESC AP MOU 2024-01 JTAC Ground, USSOCOM M 350-5, USSOCOM D 525-13, and other service directives)


ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Attollo has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Attollo reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as Attollo may deem appropriate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS:
  • Qualification Currency: Incumbent must maintain JTAC-E currency, RSO qualification, security clearance eligibility, and all other certifications required for the position throughout the period of performance. Lapse in a required qualification may result in removal from the position.
  • Physical Demands: Role requires the ability to perform work in field and range environments. Incumbent must be able to walk over uneven or rugged terrain, stand for extended periods, and work outdoors in variable weather conditions and temperature extremes. Must be able to lift and carry range equipment, radios, and associated gear up to 50 lbs. Field support may involve exposure to noise, dust, and other range conditions inherent to live-fire and CAS training operations.


Salary

$55 - $75 per hour

About Gusto

Gusto is a cloud-based human resources software platform that provides payroll, benefits, and HR management services to small businesses. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Gusto's platform automates many of the administrative tasks associated with HR, such as payroll processing, tax filings, and benefits administration. The company also offers a range of HR services, including compliance support, employee onboarding, and time tracking. Gusto is committed to helping small businesses succeed by providing them with the tools and resources they need to manage their HR operations more efficiently.
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2012

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