Joint SOF Trainer (Communications) IV

About the role

The Joint SOF Trainer (Operations and Planning) III supports a high‑visibility program that provides training and exercise support to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The role plans, directs, and coordinates the activities required to execute all portions of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) for USASOC’s exercise programs, which encompass the design, planning, and execution of major training events that prepare U.S. Special Operations Forces for operations in support of the nation’s strategic initiatives. Supported entities include the 1st Special Forces Command, USASOC, USSOCOM, Geographical Combatant Commands, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOC), and partner nations. The position involves occasional travel (11‑20%) and may require extended deployments to remote overseas locations. Work environment ranges from moderate office noise to occasional loud noise (airfield, large equipment), with requirements to sit at a computer for extended periods, work in confined areas, and operate in remote/rural settings.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, designing, controlling & analyzing Joint Special Operations Forces (SOF) training and exercises.
• Develops and presents communications-related training seminars.
• Serves as a Communications Analyst/Trainer during joint exercises.
• Develops observation and training plans.
• Coordinates & interfaces with USASOC exercise planners.
• Independently operates, maintains and understands Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems at the joint tactical, operational and strategic-levels.
• Provides analysis and training to USASOC to best utilize the Department of Defense C4I systems and KM Best Practices.

Requirements

• 10 years of communications experience specific to the duties and requirements of this position.
• Current, active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications connectivity with communication platforms: KU/X/KA Band Satellite systems, UHF/VHF radio, data systems, mobile ad-hoc networking, mesh networking systems, tactical SATCOM, LMR systems, phone systems and COP applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communications to explain communication network and requirements.
• Working knowledge of DISA DISN network services, architecture, configuration, certification processes and procedures, CISCO, LAN/WAN, fiber, POTs and NSA approved encryption devices (Taclan, KIV, KG, Cylink) equipment suite programming, deployment, and integration.
• Working knowledge of SDN versions.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HBSS and ACAS.
• More than 10 years’ (5 years recent) experience in exercise design, scenario development, and management of Joint Life Cycle (JELC) events.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience coordinating with the training audience and developing a realistic scenario to facilitate their training objectives.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real world Operational Headquarters (SOJTF, CJSOTF, CJSOAC, etc.).
• Excellent presentation, communication and organization skills; proven skills in formal classroom delivery.
• Outstanding communication