SOF Exercise Designer IV - SOCPAC

Job Category
:
Military Operations & Training

Requisition Number
: SOFEX
001338

• Full-Time
• On-site

• 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.

Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement.

Expected salary range: $100,000 - $120,000

Camp H.M. Smith, HI 96861, USA

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.

• 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.

• 21‑49% / Regular Travel.
• This position may require travel to remote overseas locations for extended periods of time.

• 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.
• 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 after hire) and ability to qualify for and maintain company liability insurance through a clean driving record.
• 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.

• Experience directly supporting SOCPAC and understanding theater‑specific operations, joint SOF operations, and mission‑focused readiness.
• Prior SOF (O4‑O6/E7‑E9/CW3‑CW5).
• Completion of Service or Joint Senior Professional Military Education or Enlisted equivalent preferred.
• 4 years of experience developing operational products to support GCC and TSOC SOF/CT exercises.
• 4 years of experience researching and integrating current operations to develop complex scenarios, studies, and analysis related to SOF core activities for all geographic areas.
• 4 years of experience to communication exercise design details with operational level exercise planners, staffs, and commanders; interagency partners, and partner nation exercise planners.

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