Facility Operations Manager

Applied Training Solutions; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Training Solutions is seeking a Facility Operations Manager to oversee operations at the Special Operations Mission Training Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The role requires strong management skills, relevant experience in facility operations, and an active SECRET clearance. Responsibilities include ensuring readiness of facilities, managing maintenance, and coordinating with military leadership and contractors. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience. This is a full-time, in-person position with no relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of Army Special Forces experience may substitute for academic degrees.
• Two years of experience in facility management and operations of Army Mission Command Training Center.
• Military Installation DPW Repair and Upgrade (R&U) training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-spectrum facility operations and ensure readiness for training.
• Manage DPW coordination and work order execution.
• Ensure proper operation of critical building systems.

Skills

Facility management experience

Project management

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Security clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Army Special Forces Qualifying Course

Job description

Position: Facility Operations Manager

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

ATS is looking for a qualified Facility Operations Manager to support the Special Operations Mission Training Center Facility at Fort Bragg, NC.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee full-spectrum facility operations and readiness for the Special Operations Mission Training Center, ensuring continuous support to mission-critical training through proactive maintenance, inspections, and rapid issue resolution.
• Manage DPW coordination and work order execution, including submission, tracking, validation, and quality assurance of repair, upgrade, and service actions in accordance with Fort Bragg DPW regulations and procedures.
• Ensure proper operation of critical building systems, including HVAC, humidity control, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems, maintaining environmental conditions required for mission command training systems.
• Lead facility safety, security, and compliance programs, including key control, fire marshal coordination, access control, and enforcement of Army and installation regulations.
• Supervise maintenance and support personnel, coordinate contractor/vendor activities, and manage schedules to support high-tempo training events, surge operations, and after-hours requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison between Government leadership, tenant units, DPW, and contractors, providing status updates, resolving facility issues, and ensuring training spaces remain fully mission-capable.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree. Fifteen years of Army Special Forces experience may substitute for academic degrees.
• Graduate of the Army Special Forces Qualifying Course (18A, 180A, or 18 series Noncommissioned Officers Military Occupation Specialties).
• Two years of experience in facility management, and operations of Army Mission Command Training Center/Complex. Proof of US Citizenship required.
• Two years of experience in supervision of maintenance, security, and safety of facilities.
• Military Installation Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Repair and Upgrade (R&U) training.
• Experience performing humidity/air conditioning and controls checks.
• Experience submitting and tracking DPW services or work orders for AC/heat, plumbing, electrical, etc. with emphasis on Fort Bragg Directorate of Public Works (DPW) regulation and procedures.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Project Manager.
• Experience performing key control and fire marshal functions.
• Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS) training.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to details, and project coordination.
• Four years' experience as a senior supervisor
• Two years of management and operations experience of a Training Center or Complex (MTC, NTC, JRTC, etc.).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• US Citizenship required: Yes
• Performance Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Clearance Type: Position requires an active SECERT clearance
• Travel Required: Limited, within local training complex areas
• Job Types: Full time, Contract
• Work Location: In-person

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The working environment is a high-security, fast-paced Special Operations training facility that operates in direct support of mission-critical and time-sensitive training events. Personnel work closely with military leadership, government representatives, contractors, and visiting units, often in a dynamic environment with frequent schedule changes, after-hours requirements, and surge operations. The position requires strict adherence to Army physical security policies, discretion when handling sensitive information, constant attention to detail, and a strong customer-service mindset while operating within controlled access areas and under Secret-level security clearance requirements.