Ground SOF Exercise Control SME, SOCPAC

Summary:

The Unconventional is seeking a qualified Ground SOF Exercise Control SME to support our team on multiple SOCPAC exercise events. The Maritime Special Operations Forces (SOF) SME provides dedicated operational and technical support to the SOCPAC Exercise Control Group (ECG) during USPACOM Command Post Exercise events.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• In direct coordination with the Exercise Design Lead, the Ground SOF SME synchronizes ground-specific MSEL injects to inform realistic scenario events that integrate Special Forces, Marine Raider, partner nation SOF, Unconventional Warfare (UW), Direct Action (DA), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and integration with conventional forces operations across the USPACOM operational environment.
• During exercise execution, the contractor operates as the Ground Response Cell / White Cell, accurately replicating higher, adjacent, and subordinate ground forces, interagency elements, and host-nation partners. The contractor along with Exercise Design personnel will synchronize MSEL injects, track ground force dispositions and operational boundaries, coordinate adjudication of training audience operational decisions against opposing force (OPFOR) actions, and provide structured operational feedback to the ECG Lead.
• Exercise support is expected to take place:
  • Keen Sword CPX, 16 – 28 OCT 2026 in Oahu, HI.
  • PACSENTRY 27-1 CPX, 31 MAR – 15 APR 2027 in Oahu, HI.
  • PACSENTRY 27-2 CPX, 31 MAY – 17 JUN 2027 in Oahu, HI.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess Ground SOF experience: Special Forces, Marine Raider, partner nation SOF, Unconventional Warfare (UW), Direct Action (DA), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and integration with conventional forces operations across the USPACOM operational environment.
• Must have experience supporting SOF training and exercise events.
• Must be able to conduct 12-hour shift work during exercise support events.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Must possess proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools.

Clearance: Requires an active SECRET clearance.

Location: Oahu, HI

Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.