SOF Exercise Designer IV - SOCSOUTH

Job Category: Military Operations & Training Requisition Number: SOFEX001311 Posted : May 29, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Homestead, FL 33032, USA Description CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking SOF Exercise Designers to support the Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) located at Homestead Air Reserve Base, FL. 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. 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: 11-20% / Occasional travel. This position may require travel to remote overseas locations for extended periods of time. Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment. 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 Bachelor’s degree with 10 years experience in SOF //OR// Associate’s s Degree with 15 years experience working in SOF //OR// prior (E9, CW4-CW5, O5-O6) with 15 years experience working in SOF. Current, active TS/SCI security clearance. 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. 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. Minimum of 4 years of experience developing operational products to support GCC and TSOC SOF/CT exercises. Minimum of 4 years of experience researching and integrating current intelligence and operations to develop complex scenarios, studies, and analysis related to SOF core activities for all geographic areas. Minimum of 4 years of experience to communication exercise design details with operational level exercise planners, staffs, and commanders; interagency partners, and partner nation exercise planners. 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. 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 Completion of Service or Joint Senior Professional Military Education or Enlisted equivalent. Graduate of Service or Joint ILE or Enlisted equivalent. Prior experience assigned or supporting SOCSOUTH. 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 *Eligibility requirements apply Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr UKG