Job description

Operations Manager – II (General and Operations Management) Why IDS? IDS believes in solving complex challenges through innovation, technical expertise, and operational excellence. We support critical missions across government and defense sectors, delivering impactful solutions that enhance national security. Joining IDS means contributing to meaningful, mission-driven work in highly dynamic environments. Location Muscatatuck Indiana Job Description IDS is seeking a skilled Operations Manager II to support cyber range and training operations within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with experience managing cyber training programs, coordinating operational activities, and supporting enterprise-level cyber test and training environments. The Operations Manager will play a key role in planning, executing, and evaluating cyber training events while ensuring alignment with mission objectives and technical requirements. Key Responsibilities • Plan, coordinate, and execute cyber range and training operations • Lead and manage cyber training programs for Army and Joint environments • Oversee daily operational activities within cyber testbed environments • Ensure training effectiveness through evaluation and continuous improvement • Coordinate with senior DoD stakeholders and leadership • Support integration of IT/OT systems, networking, and cyber infrastructure • Manage schedules, resources, and operational priorities • Maintain operational readiness of cyber range capabilities Requirements Education • Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related discipline OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree Experience • Minimum of 7 years of experience in cyber range or computer testbed environments • Minimum of 7 years of program management or equivalent senior-level DoD / defense industry experience • Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting Army and Joint cyber training exercises • Strong experience planning, executing, and evaluating cyber training programs • Experience working with senior DoD personnel and stakeholders • Demonstrated ability to manage operations in fast-paced, mission-driven environments Technical Skills • Working knowledge of: • Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) systems • Networking and infrastructure environments • Cellular systems and communications technologies • Cyber range platforms and test environments Desired Skills • Strong project and operations management abilities • Excellent leadership and coordination skills • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously • Experience in training environment optimization and performance improvement Security Clearance • Active Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) required Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.

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Operations Manager – II (General and Operations Management)
Muscatatuck Indiana
The Operations Manager will play a key role in planning, executing, and evaluating cyber training events while ensuring alignment with mission objectives and technical requirements.
Plan, coordinate, and execute cyber range and training operations
Lead and manage cyber training programs for Army and Joint environments
Oversee daily operational activities within cyber testbed environments
Ensure training effectiveness through evaluation and continuous improvement
Coordinate with senior DoD stakeholders and leadership
Support integration of IT/OT systems, networking, and cyber infrastructure
Manage schedules, resources, and operational priorities
Maintain operational readiness of cyber range capabilities
Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Management, or related discipline
OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Minimum of 7 years of experience in cyber range or computer testbed environments
Minimum of 7 years of program management or equivalent senior-level DoD / defense industry experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting Army and Joint cyber training exercises
Strong experience planning, executing, and evaluating cyber training programs
Experience working with senior DoD personnel and stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

Strong project and operations management abilities
Excellent leadership and coordination skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience in training environment optimization and performance improvement
Security Clearance

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