SOF Exercise Designer IV - SOCSOUTH Security Clearance

Position: SOF Exercise Designer IV - SOCSOUTH with Security Clearance
Job Category:
Military Operations & Training

Requisition Number: SOFEX
001311 Posting Details
* * Posted:
May 29, 2026
* Full-Time
* On-site Job Details Description CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking SOF Exercise Designers to support the Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) located at Homestead Air Reserve Base, FL. The SOF Exercise Designer IV will 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 in the increasingly complex African 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. 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:
* 11-20% / Occasional 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. Requirements Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree with 10 years experience in SOF //OR// Associate’s s Degree with 15 years experience working in SOF //OR// prior (E9, CW4-CW5, O5-O6) with 15 years experience working in SOF.
* Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
* Minimum of 6 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.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in exercise and scenario design and management.
* Minimum of 8 years of experience conducting joint and coalition operations and training.
* Minimum of 4 years of experience with Service, SOF, and Joint doctrine, planning, operations, training, and exercises.
* Minimum of 4 years of experience developing operational products to support GCC and TSOC SOF/CT exercises.
* Minimum of 4 years of experience…