Joint SOF Trainer (Operations and Planning) IV - NAVSOF Coronado

WWC Global LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, seeks a Joint SOF Trainer for a high-visibility program to provide training and exercise support to USSOCOM. The Joint SOF Trainer plans, directs, and coordinates the Joint Event Life Cycle to prepare US Special Operations Forces for operations.

The role requires a top-level security clearance (TS/SCI), extensive SOF experience, and a strong record in joint training systems and high-level coordination with TSOCs and GCCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience in SOF OR an Associate’s degree with 15 years in SOF.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum 10 years of operational‑strategic SOF experience.
• Minimum of 4 years serving in a command, senior enlisted advisor, or primary staff billet in a SOF within the past 8 years.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with the Joint Training System (JTS).
• Minimum of 4 years in joint operations and operational‑strategic level SOF planning and operations.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with APEX and JOPP.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience interfacing with senior staff (O5/O6 and GOFO).
• 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 and ability to qualify for company liability insurance.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; CeLeen will not sponsor visas for this position.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities required to execute the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC).
• Provide training and exercise support to USSOCOM.
• Support NAVSOF at NAB Coronado, CA.
• Collaborate with senior staff and partner commands to ensure mission success.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 10 years in SOF

Associate’s degree with 15 years in SOF

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Joint SOF Trainer (Operations and Planning) IV - NAVSOF Coronado

Job Category: Military Operations & Training

Requisition Number: JOINT001330

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is currently seeking a Joint SOF Trainer for a high visibility program providing training and exercise support to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The Joint SOF Trainers plan, direct, and coordinate the activities required to execute the various portions of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC). The Joint Event Life Cycle is all of the events and actions required to plan, execute, and evaluate major training events that prepare US Special Operations Forces (SOF) for operations in support of the nation’s strategic initiatives. Supported entities include, but are not limited to: USSOCOM Battle staff, Geographical Combatant Commands, Exercises, Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) and Partner Nations.

The Joint SOF Trainer (Operations and Planning) IV will support the NAVSOF located at NAB Coronado, CA.

Expected Salary Range

$95,000 - $115,000

Physical Environment

• Moderate noise (business office) 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

• Requires sitting, standing, talking, hearing.
• Must sit and use 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.
• May require travel to remote overseas locations for extended periods of time.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years experience in SOF OR Associate’s degree with 15 years experience working in SOF OR prior (E8-E9, CW4-CW5, O4-O6) with 15 years experience working in SOF.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum 10 years of operational-strategic special operations experience.
• Minimum of 4 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 within the past 8 years.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with the Joint Training System (joint exercise planning management).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in joint operations and operational-strategic level SOF planning and operations.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the Adaptive Planning and Execution System (APEX) and Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience directly interfacing with senior staff (O5/O6 and GOFO) at the TSOCs, Components, GCCs, Services, Interagency.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting Naval Special Warfare Command.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Operational Design.
• 2 years’ experience as a platform instructor in a Professional Military Education/training environment.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

CeLeen is a committed equal employment opportunity employer 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.

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