Ground SOF Exercise Control SME, SOCPAC

The Unconventional (YSG); Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 185,000 - 369,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include synchronizing MSEL injects, acting as the Ground Response/White Cell, and coordinating with Exercise Design personnel. Travel to Oahu, HI for Keen Sword and PACSENTRY CPX events is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Must possess Ground SOF experience across UW, DA, SR and integration with conventional forces.
• Experience supporting SOF training and exercise events is required.
• Must be able to perform 12-hour shift work during exercise support events.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required or ability to obtain clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Synchronize ground-specific MSEL injects with Exercise Design Lead to inform realistic scenarios.
• Act as Ground Response Cell / White Cell, simulating ground forces and coordinating adjudication.
• Track ground dispositions, boundaries, and provide structured feedback to ECG Lead.
• Support multiple CPX events: Keen Sword CPX (Oahu, HI) and PACSENTRY exercises.

Skills

Ground SOF experience

12-hour shift capability

TS/SCI clearance

Microsoft Office proficiency

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.