Combat Intelligence Cell (CIC) Team Lead

Leidos•Hampton, VA
•$92,300 - $166,850•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Combat Intelligence Cell (CIC) Team Lead at Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) in Hampton, Virginia. The role leads training and readiness efforts for U.S. Air Force intelligence personnel, overseeing advanced training that supports the core functions of the Combat Intelligence Cell and Squadron Intelligence. The Team Lead coordinates teams at JBLE, Nellis AFB, and GAFB, and works with Air Combat Command (ACC) leadership to align program execution with ACC A23T objectives. The position oversees program activities and deliverables, develops and manages Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), course schedules, and instructor assignments, and balances team workloads. It also serves as a primary liaison to customer leadership and manages assigned personnel, including timecard review and approval and performance assessment. The role applies instructional design knowledge to support effective intelligence training and requires travel of approximately 25%, subject to mission needs.

Requirements

  • Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10–13 years of relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Demonstrated experience supervising, leading, and managing personnel.
  • Experience overseeing and managing project deliverables to ensure successful program execution.
  • Experience developing and managing course schedules and instructor assignments for government customers.
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise in operational unit-level intelligence and the Contingency Intelligence Network (CIN)/Combat Intelligence Cell (CIC).
  • Experience with all-source intelligence supporting operational missions.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating detailed technical information to peers and non-technical management personnel.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to travel approximately 25%, with possible adjustments based on mission needs and requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience as an Air Force ISR Weapons Instructor or an Air Force Instructor certification.
  • Experience supporting mission planning, mission execution, mission debriefing, and reporting.
  • Experience coordinating with Air Operations Centers to obtain current intelligence and threat information and disseminate relevant intelligence to wings and operational squadrons.
  • Knowledge of intelligence processes, organizational structures, and responsibilities within the U.S. Air Force and Intelligence Community.
  • Previous program management experience, including oversight of program activities, personnel, or deliverables.
  • Knowledge of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) strategies and course development methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage program execution, ensuring delivery of training requirements, project deliverables, and performance objectives.
  • Direct and oversee geographically dispersed teams, functional leads, and subcontractors, promoting collaboration, accountability, and mission success.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for customer leadership, coordinate priorities, build relationships, and align work with mission objectives.
  • Develop and maintain course schedules and instructor assignments.
  • Develop and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), coordinate project activities and deliverables, and ensure program milestones are achieved.
  • Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and proactively address challenges.
  • Manage assigned personnel, balance workloads, monitor and approve timecards, and assess individual and team performance.
  • Apply Instructional Systems Design (ISD) strategies and course development methodologies to support effective intelligence training.
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