Ground SOF Exercise Control SME, SOCPAC

The Unconventional; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Unconventional seeks a qualified Ground SOF Exercise Control SME to support our team on multiple SOCPAC exercise events. The SME provides dedicated operational and technical support to the SOCPAC Exercise Control Group during USPACOM Command Post Exercise events on Oahu, HI.

Responsibilities include synchronizing ground-specific MSEL injects, coordinating with Exercise Design, and acting as the Ground Response Cell/White Cell to replicate forces and provide post-exercise feedback.

Qualifications

• Ground SOF experience across Special Forces, Marine Raider or partner nation SOF.
• Experience supporting SOF training and exercise events.
• Ability to perform 12-hour shift work during exercise support.
• Active SECRET clearance; TS/SCI eligibility is required or in process.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize ground-specific MSEL injects with the Design Lead to create realistic scenarios.
• Operates as Ground Response Cell/White Cell; tracks ground dispositions and coordinates decisions.
• Provide structured operational feedback to the ECG Lead during exercise events.

Skills

Ground SOF experience

SOF training & exercise support

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary

The Unconventional is seeking a qualified Ground SOF Exercise Control SME to support our team on multiple SOCPAC exercise events. The Maritime Special Operations Forces (SOF) SME provides dedicated operational and technical support to the SOCPAC Exercise Control Group (ECG) during USPACOM Command Post Exercise events.

Duties

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• In direct coordination with the Exercise Design Lead, the Ground SOF SME synchronizes ground-specific MSEL injects to inform realistic scenario events that integrate Special Forces, Marine Raider, partner nation SOF, Unconventional Warfare (UW), Direct Action (DA), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and integration with conventional forces operations across the USPACOM operational environment.
• During exercise execution, the contractor operates as the Ground Response Cell / White Cell, accurately replicating higher, adjacent, and subordinate ground forces, interagency elements, and host-nation partners. The contractor along with Exercise Design personnel will synchronize MSEL injects, track ground force dispositions and operational boundaries, coordinate adjudication of training audience operational decisions against opposing force (OPFOR) actions, and provide structured operational feedback to the ECG Lead.
• Exercise support is expected to take place:
  • Keen Sword CPX, 16 – 28 OCT 2026 in Oahu, HI.
  • PACSENTRY 27-1 CPX, 31 MAR – 15 APR 2027 in Oahu, HI.
  • PACSENTRY 27-2 CPX, 31 MAY – 17 JUN 2027 in Oahu, HI.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess Ground SOF experience: Special Forces, Marine Raider, partner nation SOF, Unconventional Warfare (UW), Direct Action (DA), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and integration with conventional forces operations across the USPACOM operational environment.
• Must have experience supporting SOF training and exercise events.
• Must be able to conduct 12-hour shift work during exercise support events.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Must possess proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools.

Clearance: Requires an active SECRET clearance.

Location: Oahu, HI

Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.