Joint SOF Trainer (Operations & Planning) IV - Intel

CeLeen, an operating group of Command Holdings, is currently seeking Joint SOF Trainers for a high visibility program providing training and exercise support to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The Joint SOF Trainers plan, direct, and coordinate the activities required to execute all portions of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) for USASOC’s exercise programs. Supported entities include, but are not limited to: 1st Special Forces Command, USASOC, USSOCOM, Geographical Combatant Commands, Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) and Partner Nations.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as SOF Operations & Planning Analyst/Trainer for operational level planning and Mission Command.
• Assist in planning, designing, executing, controlling & analyzing joint SOF training & exercises.
• Plan, prepare, and manage the comprehensive exercise design and scripting support during all JELC events.
• Develop and write operational level plans and orders that follow the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP).
• Serve as a JECG / TSOC Staff Officer or other required role play during exercise execution.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Joint Operation Planning Process, Mission Analysis, and Military Decision Making Process.
• Conduct research on current real-world events and incorporate them into relevant scenario injects.
• Develop and manage a library of CONPLANS and OPORDS for subsequent exercise rotations.
• Provide subject matter expertise on deliberate planning and crisis action planning for units preparing to support special operations.
• Provide advice on integrating commercial off the shelf UAS and USG C-UAS TTPs into the exercises.
• Capture observations and prepare after action reports, including analyzing and reporting lessons learned.
• Develop scenarios, injects, and master scenario events lists (MSELs) for training events.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the exercise cell leadership.
• CONUS and OCONUS travel required.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and/or occasional loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• Ability to work in confined areas and remote environments.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in various environments.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 21-49% / Regular travel.
• This position may require travel to remote overseas locations for extended periods.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years experience in SOF //OR// prior (E8+, CW4+) with 10 years experience working in SOF.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• SOF Intelligence experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of recent experience serving in a command or senior staff billet in SOF.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with the Joint Training System.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in joint operations and operational-strategic level SOF planning.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in APEX and JOPP.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience interfacing with senior staff at TSOCs and other levels.
• Excellent presentation, communication and organization skills.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for company liability insurance.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• All-source intelligence experience at the tactical and operational level.
• Experience mentoring and leading intelligence seminars.
• Experience preparing all-source intelligence products to support SOF training.
• 2+ years experience as a platform instructor in a training environment.
• Availability within three weeks of offer date.

CeLeen offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance