Joint SOF Trainer; Operations and Planning) IV - NAVSOF
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Education / Teaching
Training Instructor / Specialist
CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is currently seeking a Joint SOF Trainer for a high visibility program providing training and exercise support to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The Joint SOF Trainer plan, direct, and coordinate the activities required to execute the various portions of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC). The Joint Event Life Cycle is all of the events and actions required to plan, execute, and evaluate major training events that prepare U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) for operations in support of the nation’s strategic initiatives.
Supported entities include, but are not limited to: USSOCOM Battle staff, Geographical Combatant Commands, Exercises, Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) and Partner Nations.
The Joint SOF Trainer (Operations and Planning) IV will support the NAVSOF located at NAB Coronado, CA.
Expected salary range: $95,000 - $115,000
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 an extended period of time.
- Ability to work in confined areas.
- Ability to work in remote and rural environments.
- 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 environments including city, highway, and rural roads CONUS and OCONUS.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 11-20% / Occasional Travel.
- This position may require travel to remote overseas locations for extended periods of time.
Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.
CeLeen is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws:
Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. CeLeen will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree with 10 years experience in SOF OR Associate’s degree with 15 years experience working in SOF OR prior (E8-E9, CW4-CW5, O4-O6) with 15 years experience working in SOF.
- Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Minimum 10 years of operational-strategic special operations experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of recent experience serving in a command, senior enlisted advisor, or primary staff billet in a SOF (USSOCOM/TSOC), Service, Joint Staff, OSD, or 3-4 Star level Service/GCC HQs within the past 8 years.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience with the Joint Training System (joint exercise planning management).
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in joint operations and operational-strategic level SOF planning and operations.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the Adaptive Planning and Execution System (APEX) and Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP).
- Prior experience supporting Naval Special Warfare Command.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Operational Design.
- 2 years’ experience as a platform instructor in a Professional Military Education/training environment.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
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