Operations Manager

Cherokee Federal; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Strategic Edge seeks a FIROC Operations Manager to support INSCOM TREX. Develops and maintains training materials, curricula, and records to drive intelligence goals and standards. Requires active TS/SCI clearance and senior All-Source experience.

Responsibilities include leading material reviews, mentoring staff, tracking performance, and delivering education within systems like AGILE and TDC. Strong DCGS-A/DIS proficiency and instructor credentials are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• 12+ years as an All-Source Analyst (MOS 35F) or equivalent Army intelligence experience.
• Instructor experience on DCGS-A/DIS systems preferred.
• Graduate degree and formal instructor training are desirable.
• Ability to lead analytic production and training development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, review and validate instructional materials and reports to meet standards.
• Mentor contractor personnel and document performance feedback.
• Define performance expectations, track workload, and escalate risks.
• Develop training material driving intelligence goals and standards.
• Produce lesson plans and curricula for educational systems.
• Coordinate with developers on ION functionality and training needs.
• Apply generative AI tools to support scenario development and content refinement.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Army MI experience

Analytical leadership

Education

Master's degree preferred

ABIC or equivalent instructor course

NGA/NSA instructor courses (e.g. ADET)

Tools

DCGS-A

DIS software

Training Development Capability (TDC)

Job description

FIROC Operations Manager

***This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance.***

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking a FIROC Operations Manager to support INSCOM's Training and Readiness Exercise (TREX) program. The FIROC Operations Manager Develops, maintains, and / or delivers training material to drive intelligence goals, objectives, tradecraft, and standards. Provides lesson plans / presentations / curricula in support of educational goals and maintains materiel within the assigned educational system (i.e. AGILE, Training Development Capability (TDC), etc.). Reviews emerging policy and doctrine publications, provides feedback, and assesses for incorporation into training products. Develops / maintains training records and tracking systems as required or designated by the Government.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

FIROC Operations Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Lead, review and validate work products, instructional materials, scenario products, reports, and deliverables before submission. Ensure products meet required standards and directly support the customer's mission and operational requirements.

• Provide routine professional counseling, mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned contractor personnel. Document performance concerns, recognize strong performance, identify development needs, and coordinate with the Program Manager on performance-management actions when necessary.

• Establish clear performance expectations, communicate priorities, track workload and progress, identify resource constraints, and elevate risks or issues to the Program Manager and Government lead in a timely manner.

• Develop, maintain, and deliver training material that drives intelligence goals, objectives, tradecraft, and standards.

• Produce lesson plans, presentations, and curricula in support of educational objectives and maintain all material within the assigned educational system (e.g., AGILE, Training Development Capability).

• Review emerging policy and doctrine publications, provides feedback, and assesses applicability for incorporation into training products.

• Develop and maintain training records and tracking systems as required or designated by the Government.

• Develop realistic, repeatable training environments that allow students and units to apply intelligence tradecraft under operationally relevant conditions.

• Facilitate working sessions-such as requirements breakdown, collection and analysis planning, and product reviews-to drive collaboration and consensus.

• Provide quality assurance through peer review, product checks, and facilitation of corrective actions.

• Coordinate with developers to refine ION functionality based on operational use, user feedback, after-action findings, and emerging technology opportunities

• Apply generative AI tools to support scenario development, writing, editing, brainstorming, workflow acceleration, and training content refinement.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

FIROC Operations Manager Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Minimum of 12 years as an MOS 35F (All-Source Analyst)

• DCGS-A or DIS All-Source Analyst or equivalent experience as an All-Source Analyst on DCGS-A or DIS spanning MICO, BCT, DIV-Corps level echelons.

• Minimum 12 years of Army Military Intelligence experience.

• Minimum of 2 years as an instructor on the DCGS-A or DIS system.

• Graduate of the Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) or equivalent Intelligence Community instructor course (i.e., NGA College, NSA ADET, etc.).

• Proficiency in DCGS-A or DIS software applications.

• Master's Degree preferred

• Must attend and graduate DISFC, GEP, and DISMGC within 90 days.

• Ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.

• Demonstrates analytic leadership and expertise in identifying, planning, developing, and executing analytic production methodologies, tradecraft and techniques aligned with labor category mission.

• Extensive ability to provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to Defense planners and policymakers (e.g. Undersecretary level or higher).

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Strategic Edge (CSE) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers.The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills.CSE is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies.For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Job Titles:

Operations Manager

Security Operations Manager

Law Enforcement Operations Manager

Field Operations Manager

Operations Supervisor

Keywords:

Training material development

Curriculum management

Standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Training schedule tracking

Instructor support and management

Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.