Joint SOF Trainer (Operations & Planning - Air Operations Planner) IV

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

About the Role

The planner will maintain functional currency and relevancy and awareness of SOF and Joint Enterprise training requirements through constant research of past and current operations, directives, and instructions. The planner will support exercise design, JELC planning, scenario scripting, key staff role playing, training, and observations. Supported entities include, but are not limited to: USSOCOM, Geographical Combatant Commands, SOF Service Component commands, Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC), and Partner Nations. This position is contingent on contract modification.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (e.g., business office with computers, phone, and printers) and/or occasional loud noise (e.g., airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods.
• 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.
• Often required to sit and use 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.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 15 years of experience working in SOF OR prior rank (E8-E9, CW4-CW5, O4-O6) with 10 years of experience working in SOF.
• Current, active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI eligibility.
• Prior Air Planning experience in either the USAF, USN, USA, or USMC, with operational knowledge of air planning guidance.
• Minimum 10 years of operational-strategic special operations experience.
• Minimum of 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 2-4 Star level Service/GCC HQs within the past 5 years.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with the Joint Training System (joint exercise planning management).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in joint operations and operational-strategic level SOF planning and operations.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Operational Design.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience directly interfacing with senior staff (O5/O6 and GOFO) at the TSOCs, Components, GCCs, Services, Interagency.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to support periodic travel in support of conferences and exercise events up to 120+ days a year.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Valid driver’s license (proof 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.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Copperhead Technologies will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 5 years’ experience in SOF OR Bachelor’s degree with 10 years’ experience in SOF.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 2+ years of experience as a platform instructor in a Professional Military Education/training environment.
• Availability within three weeks of offer date.

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