SOF Exercise Designer IV - SOCPAC Security Clearance

Position: SOF Exercise Designer IV - SOCPAC with Security Clearance
Location: Camp H M Smith

Job Category:
Military Operations & Training

Requisition Number: SOFEX
001338 Posting Details
* * Posted:
June 29, 2026
* Full-Time
* On-site Job Details Description CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking SOF Exercise Designers to support Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) headquartered at Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii. The SOF Exercise Designers provide exercise planning and scenario development. Exercise planning and scenario development is essential for Table Top Exercises (TTXs), Command Post Exercises, Senior Leader Seminars, Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercises, and Field Training Exercises, to achieve the stated objectives of the commander.

The SOF Exercise Designers conduct front-end analysis by reviewing current operational directives, standing contingency plans, and conceptual approaches. They will create scenarios to stress decision-making, capabilities, joint war fighting functions and address the operational and tactical issues within the Indo-Pacific environment. The designers will contribute to development of the Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) for operations based or complex discussion-based exercises and attend all Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) events.  

Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement. Expected salary range: $100,000 - $120,000 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. 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 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. Travel:
* 21-49% / Regular Travel.
* This position may require travel to remote overseas locations for extended periods of time. CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, a Pequot company, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies. Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment. At CeLeen, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm.

Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. CeLeen is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons.

Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility. CeLeen will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team. 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. CeLeen's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team. Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree and 10 years of directly related military experience //OR// 15 years of directly related military experience.
* Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
* Special operations experience.
* Experience in exercise and scenario design and management.
* Experience conducting joint and coalition operations and training.
* Experience with Service, SOF, and Joint doctrine, planning, operations, training, and exercises.
* Experience to communication exercise design details with operational level exercise planners, staffs, and commanders; interagency partners, and partner nation exercise planners.
* Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
* Professional proficiency in English is required.
* Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
* Valid driver’s license (proof of which will be required…