SOF Exercise Designer IV - SOCPAC

UKG; Hawaii; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; 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

UKG is seeking experienced SOF Exercise Designers to support the Special Operations Command Pacific based at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. These designers will handle exercise planning and scenario development crucial for various military exercises.

The role requires a bachelor's degree along with significant military experience. Additionally, applicants must possess a current TS/SCI security clearance and excellent communication skills. This is an on-site full-time position with a salary range of $100,000 - $120,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of directly related military experience OR 15 years of directly related military experience.
• Current active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Professional proficiency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support Special Operations Command Pacific through exercise planning and scenario development.
• Conduct front-end analysis of current operational directives and contingency plans.
• Create scenarios that stress decision-making and operational issues.

Skills

Exercise and scenario design

Military experience

Communication skills

Joint operations knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Driving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience

Job description

Job Category: Military Operations & Training

Requisition Number: SOFEX001338

• Full-Time
• On-site

• 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.

Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement.

Expected salary range: $100,000 - $120,000

Location

Camp H.M. Smith, HI 96861, USA

Description

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking SOF Exercise Designers to support Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) headquartered at Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii. The SOF Exercise Designers 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 within the Indo‑Pacific environment. 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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of directly related military experience //OR// 15 years of directly related military experience.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience in exercise and scenario design and management.
• Experience conducting joint and coalition operations and training.
• Experience with Service, SOF, and Joint doctrine, planning, operations, training, and exercises.
• Experience to communication exercise design details with operational level exercise planners, staffs, and commanders; interagency partners, and partner nation exercise planners.
• 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

• Experience directly supporting SOCPAC and understanding theater‑specific operations, joint SOF operations, and mission‑focused readiness.
• Prior SOF (O4‑O6/E7‑E9/CW3‑CW5).
• Completion of Service or Joint Senior Professional Military Education or Enlisted equivalent preferred.
• 4 years of experience developing operational products to support GCC and TSOC SOF/CT exercises.
• 4 years of experience researching and integrating current operations to develop complex scenarios, studies, and analysis related to SOF core activities for all geographic areas.
• 4 years of experience to communication exercise design details with operational level exercise planners, staffs, and commanders; interagency partners, and partner nation exercise planners.

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 Employment Opportunity Statements

Pursuant to PL 93‑638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

CeLeen 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.

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

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