SOF Exercise Designer IV (Intel) - SOCNORTH

UKG; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; 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 SOF Exercise Designer IV to support SOCNORTH at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. You will lead exercise planning and scenario development for TTXs, CPX, seminars, and readiness exercises to meet command objectives.

The role requires an intelligence background, front-end analysis, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Travel up to 11-20% may be required; the position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum 6 years in command, senior enlisted adviser, or primary staff in SOF/JSOF/JTT or 3-4 Star level HQs.
• Minimum 5 years in exercise and scenario design and management.
• Minimum 8 years in joint and coalition operations and training.
• Minimum 4 years with Service, SOF, and Joint doctrine, planning, operations, training, and exercises.
• Strong communication, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for company liability insurance.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide exercise planning and scenario development for SOCNORTH exercises.
• Create scenarios to stress decision-making and joint warfighting functions.
• Contribute to Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) development and attend JELC events.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Communication skills

English proficiency

Mentoring experience

Leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

SOF Exercise Designer IV (Intel) - SOCNORTH

Job Category: Military Operations & Training

Requisition Number: SOFEX001372

• Posted : August 12, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Description

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a SOF Exercise Designer with intelligence background to support the U.S. Special Operations Command North (SOCNORTH) at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. The SOF Exercise Designer IV will provide exercise planning and scenario development. Exercise planning and scenario development is essential for Table Top Exercises (TTXs), Command Post Exercises, Senior Leader Seminars, Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercises, and Field Training Exercises, to achieve the stated objectives of the commander.

The SOF Exercise Designers conduct front-end analysis by reviewing current operational directives, standing contingency plans, and conceptual approaches. They will create scenarios to stress decision-making, capabilities, joint warfighting functions and address the operational and tactical issues in complex environments. The designers will contribute to development of the Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) for operations based or complex discussion-based exercises and attend all Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) events.

Expected salary range: $80,000 - $110,000.

• 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.

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, a Pequot company, 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 CeLeen, 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. CeLeen 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.

CeLeen will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to theHuman Resources Team .

CeLeen 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 accordancewithEO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

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

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum of 6 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.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in exercise and scenario design and management.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience conducting joint and coalition operations and training.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with Service, SOF, and Joint doctrine, planning, operations, training, and exercises.
• Understanding of Counter terrorism (CT) and Counter-Insurgency (COIN) Operations and targeting processes.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. CeLeenwill not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 18F MOS
• Prior SOF (O4-O6/E7-E9/CW3-CW5).
• Experience assigned or supporting SOCNORTH.
• All-source intelligence experience at the tactical and operational level.
• Experience mentoring seniors, peers, and juniors (civilian and active duty); leading intelligence seminars and briefing academic and operational materials; and professionally liaising and coordinating with senior officers and staff leadership across functional areas.
• Experience preparing all-source intelligence products to support SOF training and exercises.
• Completion of Service or Joint Senior Professional Military Education or Enlisted equivalent preferred.
• Experience developing operational products to support GCC and TSOC SOF/CT exercises.
• Experience researching and integrating current operations to develop complex scenarios, studies, and analysis related to SOF core activities for all geographic areas.
• Experience to communication exercise design details with operational level exercise planners, staffs, and commanders; interagency partners, and partner nation exercise planners.

CeLeen 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

*Eligibility requirements apply

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