Joint SOF Trainer (Operations & Planning - Air Operations Planner) IV

Command Holdings, a Pequot Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Joint SOF Trainer (Operations & Planning - Air Operations Planner) IV to support USSOCOM training and exercise programs. The role covers design, planning, scenario scripting, staff role play, and observations across USSOCOM, TSOCs, and partner nations.

The position is contingent on contract modification, with travel up to 21-49% and potential extended overseas assignments.

Qualifications

• Requires Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI eligibility.
• Prior Air Planning experience in USAF/USN/USA/USMC with operational knowledge.
• Minimum 10 years of operational-strategic SOF experience.
• Minimum 4 years in a SOF senior staff or command role within the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and analyzes SOF training and exercises.
• Assists in JELC planning, scenario scripting, and staff role play.
• Provides training support and conducts observations during events.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Air Planning experience

SOF operations experience

Joint Training System

Staff interfacing

English proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is currently seeking a Joint SOF Trainer (Operations & Planning - Air Operations Planner) IV for a high visibility program providing training and exercise support to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The planner will maintain functional currency and relevancy and awareness of SOF and Joint Enterprise training requirements through constant research of past and current operations, directives, and instructions. The planner will support exercise design, JELC planning, scenario scripting, key staff role playing, training, and observations. Supported entities include, but are not limited to: USSOCOM, Geographical Combatant Commands, SOF Service Component commands, Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) and Partner Nations.

This position is contingent on contract modification.

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

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

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, 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 Copperhead Technologies, 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. Copperhead Technologies 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.

Copperhead Technologies 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.

Copperhead Technologies 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.

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Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 15 years experience working in SOF //OR// prior (E8-E9, CW4-CW5, O4-O6) with 10 years experience working in SOF.
• Current, active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility.
• Prior Air Planning experience in either the USAF, USN, USA, or USMC, with operational knowledge of air planning guidance.
• 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 2-4 Star level Service/GCC HQs within the past 5 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 Operational Design.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience directly interfacing with senior staff (O5/O6 and GOFO) at the TSOCs, Components, GCCs, Services, Interagency.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to support periodic travel in support of conferences and exercise events up to 120+ days a year.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• 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.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: and at .
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Copperhead Technologies will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 5 years’ experience in SOF //OR// Bachelor’s degree with 10 years’ experience in SOF
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 2+ years experience as a platform instructor in a Professional Military Education/training environment.
• Availability within three weeks of offer date.

Benefits

Copperhead Technologies offers a competitive benefits plan including:

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