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Space Joint Interface Control Cell (S-JICC) Specialist

Space Development AgencyGrand Forks, North Dakota, United StatesFull-time$89,508 - $138,370 per yearPosted Oct 21, 2026Closes Oct 28, 2026
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You must have one year Specialized Experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private/military sector) giving the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Experience must be reflected in your resume.

Specialized experience required for this position is: Experience planning and executing complex, multi-faceted Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations. This includes developing and implementing solutions for diverse and complex issues across multiple disciplines, such as managing Joint Range Extension Application Protocol-C (JREAP-C), Link 16, and Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) to maintain a common operational picture. Experience serving as a functional and technical expert in a 24/7 operations center environment.

This experience includes acting as a Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO), guiding teams to resolve mission-critical problems, and providing authoritative advice and assistance to leadership on TDL architecture, mission planning, and system integration. Demonstrated experience in developing and improving operational plans and procedures to enhance mission effectiveness.

This includes analyzing future mission needs, developing innovative techniques for TDL services, creating training documents for operations personnel, and establishing precedents for applying problem-solving techniques to new or existing processes. Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving highly complex TDL anomalies and contingency situations.

This requires coordinating with subject matter experts, recommending appropriate courses of action to mitigate risk, and ensuring the stability and integrity of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) and its associated data transport services. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf?ver=2019-02-08-123333-753

This is a term position NTE 4 years, but may be converted to permanent without further competition. As a Space Joint Interface Control Cell (S-JICC) Specialist you will be responsible for the following duties: Incumbent works as part of a 24x7 Crew comprised of Government, Military, and or Contractor personnel in the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture's (PWSA) Operations Centers (OC) Space Joint Interface Control Cell (S-JICC).

Reports to the OC Mission Director in Operations Center for all things Tactical Data Link (TDL) execution supporting short and long range planning and execution of all services. Supports day-to-day Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations, and the 72 hours planning cycle for the the OC Mission Dir.

Overseas S-JICC on all matters pertaining to: --Joint Range Extension Application Protocol - C (ethernet) (JREAP-C); scheduled JREAP-C links and SDA OC Mission Data User (MDU) Connections; -- Link 16: determines if Ground Systems Operators (GSO) and Space Interface Control Technicians (SICT) have the communications channels with the supporting warfighters, current Initialization Load Files (IDLs), Crypto and OPTASK LINKs (OTLs) to execute mission.

Integrate Broadcast Service (IBS), Tactical Satellite Communications (TACSATCOM) and other sensitive data link and related capabilities that the PWSA will provide. Supports daily current operations as the SDA Operations Center Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) and supports the TDLs. Reviews factors such as current and future mission needs, and training equipment limitations and availability to provide recommendations to the Ops Center Director and SDA leadership.

Supports the development and implementation of of the mission plans, Link 16 and JREAP-C services, operational procedures and training documents for Ops personnel, focused on the execution of the Tactical Data Links (TDLs). Supports continued operations training other personnel on TDL functions , and mission operations, and procedures. Partners with contractor personnel, prepares/presents standardized initial and recurring training procedures using a Mission Training Plan.

Captures SOPs and changes in policy and doctrine.

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Updated Oct 24, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 31% above the benchmark.

This job: $89,508 to 138,370

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

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  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

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