AFP Operations Manager

Cherokee Federal • Fort Bragg, NC

7d • $135,000 - $143,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Strategic Edge is seeking an AFP 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.

Requirements

• 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 of 2 years as an instructor on the DCGS-A or DIS system.
• Proficiency in DCGS-A or DIS software applications.
• Minimum 12 years of Army Military Intelligence experience.
• Must attend and graduate DISFC, GEP, and DISMGC within 90 days.
• Graduate of the Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) or equivalent Intelligence Community instructor course (i.e., NGA College, NSA ADET, etc.).
• Extensive ability to provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to Defense planners and policymakers (e.g. Undersecretary level or higher).
• 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.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, review and validate work products, instructional materials, scenario products, reports, and deliverables before submission.
• Provide routine professional counseling, mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to assigned contractor personnel.
• 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, provide feedback, and assess 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.

Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior