Joint SOF Trainer (Cyber) IV

About the role

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Joint SOF Trainer (Cyber) IV for a high visibility program providing training and exercise support to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Responsibilities

• Maintain functional currency and relevancy and awareness of SOF and Joint Enterprise cyber operational planning through persistent research of past and current operations, Presidential Policy Directives, DoD Instructions, Manuals, Guides, and Directives; campaign plans, Concept Plans (CONPLAN), Operation Plans (OPLAN), execute orders (EXORD), Joint, Service, and SOF doctrine.
• Participation as needed in USSOCOM, Service, or Joint Staff (JS) Working Groups; professional conferences.
• Maintain functional, cooperative relationships with operational and strategic level planners within the SOF enterprise and the community of interest.
• Support cyber strategic and operational planning with the SOF community of interest.
• Provide subject matter expertise in cyberspace mission planning to include timelines, capability implementation, and execution.
• Create or review/critique events concepts, to include purpose, objectives, broad scenario characteristics, processes, and products to support the mission and objectives of the event’s sponsor; use real-world events and operational planning concepts.
• Create/Replicate international/national/strategic and operational level products and orders to support Theater SOF for a multinational training audience, within Foreign Disclosure (FDO) and Department of State (DOS) export compliance guidelines.
• Provide observations/insights/products to facilitating AARs possibly with participation by senior General / Flag Officers.
• Recommend innovations, methodologies, materials, and procedures to improve cyber integration within the SOF Enterprise.
• Provide input functionally related Task Management Tool (TMT), Joint Staff Action Process (JSAP), E14, and other staffing actions.
• Provide input and support for working groups and conferences to support cyber nexus equities; document relevant key points/discussions and maintain reports on designated portals.
• Provide support to synchronize SOF nexus with Interagency (IA) and partner nation initiatives and equities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field //OR// professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, Offensive Security’s OSCP, SANS GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) or eLEARN Security’s EJPT //OR// 4 years’ experience in related DoW cyber field.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum 4 years' specialized experience in the cyber field.
• Minimum 6 years of leadership experience.
• 4 years’ experience in Cyberspace development for individual, staff, and collective training as well as military tactical and operational experience.
• Detailed understanding and experience in Joint Cyberspace concepts and terminology/lexicon (i.e., CNE, DAM, OCO, DCO, DOD/N OPS), principles, capabilities, limitations, and effects.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the development of cyberspace operations strategies, plans, planning documents, and/or orders at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of war including Fire Support Planning, Targeting, and Fires.
• Excellent presentation, communication and organization skills with proven skills in formal classroom delivery.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• 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.
• Able to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID.