Joint SOF Trainer (Operations and Planning) IV - SOCNORTH

About the role

The Joint SOF Trainer supports the SOCNORTH Exercise and Training Branch, providing training and exercise support to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities required to execute the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC).
• Support USSOCOM Battle staff, Geographical Combatant Commands, Exercises, Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC), and Partner Nations.
• Work in moderate noise environments, occasionally in loud noise environments (airfield, large equipment).
• Drive vehicles in various road conditions (CONUS and OCONUS).
• Travel up to 49% of the time, including extended periods in remote overseas locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years experience in SOF or Associate’s degree with 15 years experience in SOF.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 10 years of operational-strategic special operations experience.
• 4 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 within the past 8 years.
• 4 years of experience with the Joint Training System (joint exercise planning management).
• 4 years of experience in joint operations and operational-strategic level SOF planning and operations.
• 4 years of experience in the Adaptive Planning and Execution System (APEX) and Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP).
• 4 years of experience directly interfacing with senior staff (O5/O6 and GOFO) at the TSOCs, Components, GCCs, Services, Interagency.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years experience in SOF or Associate’s degree with 15 years experience in SOF.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 10 years of operational-strategic special operations experience.
• 4 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 within the past 8 years.
• 4 years of experience with the Joint Training System (joint exercise planning management).
• 4 years of experience in joint operations and operational-strategic level SOF planning and operations.
• 4 years of experience in the Adaptive Planning and Execution System (APEX) and Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP).
• 4 years of experience directly interfacing with senior staff (O5/O6 and GOFO) at the TSOCs, Components, GCCs, Services, Interagency.

Skills

• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

Includes health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, pet insurance.

Pay

$80,000 - $110,000

Schedule

Moderate noise (business office with computers, phone and printers) and/or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).