THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (Title 32), Position Description Number D1835000 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.
This position is located at an ANG Aviation Wing, Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). The purpose of this position is to design, deploy, install, operate, maintain, modify, and recover various types of communications transmission systems and their components. These systems transfer voice and data information within service component and to outside agencies and services.
Incumbent is also responsible for maintaining currency requirements as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)Instructor or Evaluator. Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) are the final authority in the sensor to shooter kill chain for U.S. and coalition airborne, ground and naval forces expending ground-to-ground and air-to-ground munitions in close proximity to friendly conventional and special forces.
Mission Ready currency requirements for the purposes of training entail performing duty while exposed to a variety of climates and in austere conditions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITIES: Incumbent plans and establishes tactical communications between all echelons of coalition land, sea and air forces to ensure joint air operations are conducted effectively and efficiently throughout the battlefield.
Works with multi-service staffs to integrate and adapt existing systems and plans integration of future technologies to meet user requirements. Develops operating procedures to standardize use of voice and data communications equipment and designs training programs to implement those procedures. Develops and refines telecommunication policies, in coordination with outside agencies, which provide user guidelines.
Ensures policies and procedures fall within established agency policies and recommends changes to policy when required. Provides technical assistance, guidance and training to users on all current and new equipment. Provides system design and equipment functionality defining user requirements to program managers and contractors (who manufacture tactical military ground-to-air or ground-to-ground telecommunications equipment).
Incumbent defines basic and contingent needs as they pertain to the point-to-multi point transmission of targeting data and time critical information. Instructs on all aspects of air support operations encompassing doctrine, theory, formal classroom, and field performance for joint terminal attack control tactics techniques and procedures. Develops instruction and techniques on Close Air Support doctrine, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures to other services.
Integrates a synergistic Close Air Support operation function within the land forces scheme of maneuver. Develops, implements and executes all training and evaluation programs by complying with Major Command (MAJCOM), Air National Guard(ANG) and Air Force Instructions to include unit commanders training objectives, combat readiness reports, Joint Terminal Attack Control evaluations and currency requirements on any multi-purpose/bombing range.
Analyzes and identifies trends of problems to recommend best corrective action to include procurement of new equipment or changes to staffing and standards. Analyzes costs of life cycle replacement and advises if new technology or equipment would better serve the needs of users. Manages telecommunication programs by forecasting unit and community equipment and technology requirements.
Recommends changes to existing equipment authorizations to functional managers at National Guard Bureau (NGB) and active duty. Manages the radio and frequency spectrum for multiband and multiple nets analyzing assigned nets for effectiveness in the transmission of information.
The incumbent will operate and configure the protocols and configurations of highly complex analog and digital communications-electronics equipment, to include Top Secret communications equipment providing voice, data and full motion video capabilities. Provides data transmission by operating communications transmission systems, sub-systems and components.
Installs, configures and programs multiplex radios (Ultra High Frequency, Satellite Communication and High Performance Waveform) using military and commercial protocols. Develops, establishes and maintains work center training programs. Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for drill status guard members. Oversees and conducts on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel. Ensures mobilization readiness of section personnel and equipment.
Assembles cables and connectors to interface with commercial and military transmission systems and sub-systems. Understands and implements proper security principles (Operations Security and Information Security) and reporting procedures for electronic counter measures in a tactical and non-tactical environment.
Must have a high school diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university or from an equivalent professional military education school supports a well-qualified result.
virginia.p.salazar.civ@army.mil · 572-247-5325
This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.
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