Joint SOF Trainer (Operations & Planning) III - USASOC

UKG; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Quattro Consulting seeks a Joint SOF Trainer (Operations & Planning) III for USASOC to lead the Joint Exercise Life Cycle planning and execution. You will provide intelligence operations expertise and coordinate training and exercise programs across SOF components, theatres, and partners.

Responsibilities include developing tactical-operational products, delivering instruction, and coordinating with senior staff to ensure mission readiness and compliance with USSOCOM certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years in SOF or 13 years with an Associate's degree.
• Must have held a TS clearance within the last 24 months and must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with the Joint Training System and 4+ years’ recent SOF HQ experience.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organization skills; professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) for USASOC’s exercise programs.
• Provide SME-level analysis and training to support USSOCOM readiness and exercise programs.
• Develop SOF tactical-operational products to support GCC/TSOC/JSOC exercises and training.
• Deliver formal classroom instruction and brief senior staff (O5/O6) and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Top Secret clearance

Joint exercise planning

SOF operations experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree

E7-E8 / CW3-CW4 / O4-O5 SOF experience

Job description

Joint SOF Trainer (Operations & Planning) III - USASOC

Job Category: Military Operations & Training

Requisition Number: JOINT001452

• Posted : October 26, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Fort Bragg, NC 28310, USA

Description

Quattro Consulting, an operating group of Command Holdings, is currently seeking a Joint SOF Trainer (Operations and Planning) III 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 all portions of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) for USASOC’s exercise programs. The Joint Exercise Life Cycle is all of the events and actions required to design, plan, and execute 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: 1st Special Forces Command, USASOC, USSOCOM, Geographical Combatant Commands, Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) and Partner Nations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise and strategic and operational-level joint training primarily in the area of Intelligence Operations. Perform in-depth research, analysis, and training to support the Theater Special Operations Commands, SOF Service Components, and joint SOF Task Force Commanders’ readiness and exercise programs. This support culminates in the execution of joint mission rehearsals, command post exercises, and other collective training events that supports the USSOCOM 350-12 certification and validation program.

Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement.

• 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.

Quattro Consulting, 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 Quattro Consulting, 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. Quattro Consulting 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.

Quattro Consulting 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 .

Quattro Consulting is committed to equal employment opportunitybased 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 accordancewith EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Quattro Consulting's Affidant Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affidant Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team .

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience in SOF //OR// Associate's degree with 13 years experience working in SOF //OR// (E7-E8, CW3-CW4, O4-O5) with 13 years experience working in SOF.
• Held a Top Secret (TS) clearance within the last 24 months.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with the Joint Training System (joint exercise planning management).
• Minimum of 4 years’ recent experience serving in a SOF tactical or operational level headquarters (SOJTF or JSOTF).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience developing SOF tactical-operational level products to support GCC, TSOC/JSOC, and SOF Component SOF and CT exercises.
• 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; proven skills in formal classroom delivery.
• 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. Quattro will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 2 years’ experience as a platform instructor in a Professional Military Education/training environment.

Quattro 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

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