SOF Exercise Designer IV - SOCNORTH

Job Category: Military Operations & Training

Requisition Number: SOFEX001298

Posting Details

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    May 22, 2026
    
  
  
  
  


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Job Details

Description

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking SOF Exercise Designers 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 the increasingly complex African 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. 


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



Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement.


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.

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 the Human Resources Team.


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 Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team.


Requirements


Basic Qualifications

• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.


• Special operations experience.


• 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.


• Graduate of Service or Joint ILE or Enlisted equivalent.


• 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.


• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.


• 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 SOF (O4-O6/E7-E9/CW3-CW5).


• Prior experience assigned or supporting SOCNORTH.


• 18 years of special operations experience.


• 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


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

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