Torch Technologies
Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!
Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Administrative Support Specialist to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.
As a Senior Administrative Support Specialist your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Provide expert-level support to Department of War (DoW) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.
Provide administrative and operational support to government leadership and acquisition program teams.
Maintain leadership awareness of mission-critical issues, priorities, and organizational initiatives.
Track and monitor action items, taskings, suspense dates, and program deliverables.
Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing materials, and official documents for leadership review and signature.
Coordinate and support meetings, conferences, and working groups, including scheduling, logistics, virtual meeting setup, and documentation.
Develop and maintain meeting records, agendas, attendance logs, minutes, and action item trackers.
Manage leadership calendars, conference room schedules, and organizational scheduling requirements.
Support video teleconferencing and online collaboration platforms, ensuring proper setup and execution.
Disseminate program policies, guidance, and organizational communications to internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain program files, records, and document repositories in accordance with organizational procedures.
Assist with workflow management, office operations, and process improvement initiatives.
Coordinate, analyze, distribute, and track organizational taskings and responses.
Support travel planning, coordination, and execution utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS).
Respond to routine inquiries, answer telephones, and provide administrative customer support.
Provide recommendations to improve administrative processes, office efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of directly related experience with 5 years of experience in a DoW setting.
Must have maintain a Secret level security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Experience utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS)
SharePoint administration and document management
Calendar management and executive scheduling support
Meeting coordination and virtual collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx)
Action item, suspense, and workflow tracking
Preparation of executive correspondence, reports, and briefing materials
Records management and file maintenance in accordance with DoD policies
Data collection, analysis, and administrative reporting
Experience supporting DoW acquisition or program management offices
Knowledge of Air Force organizational structures and administrative processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
Professional demeanor when interacting with senior military and civilian leadership
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Collaborative team player capable of working across diverse organizations
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment
Proactive mindset with a continuous process-improvement approach
Strong relationship-building and coordination skills
Ability to anticipate leadership needs and respond effectively
High level of professionalism, reliability, and accountability
Schedule: M-F; 8AM to 5PM
Work Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: 0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.
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Benefits:
Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.
Applying to Torch Technologies:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.
Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree
- 12 years of directly related experience with 5 years in a Department of War (DoW) setting
- Maintain a Secret level security clearance (active)
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Experience utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS)
- SharePoint administration and document management
- Calendar management and executive scheduling support
- Meeting coordination and virtual collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx)
- Action item, suspense, and workflow tracking
- Preparation of executive correspondence, reports, and briefing materials
- Records management and file maintenance in accordance with DoD policies
- Experience supporting DoW acquisition or program management offices
- Knowledge of Air Force organizational structures and administrative processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Professional demeanor when interacting with senior military and civilian leadership
What We Do
Founded in October 2002, Torch is a 100% employee-owned business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Our commitment to our employees results in a retention rate well over 90% and helps ensure our customers experience a stable work force. Our outstanding fringe benefits package helps recruit, retain and sustain our workforce. Torch has received national and local recognition for its business performance, workplace environment, and ethical business practices. In 2021, Torch was named one of the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the sixth year by Great Place to Work. Torch was also recognized as the 2021 ESOP Company of the Year by the New South Chapter of The ESOP Association for a second time. Torch was a recipient of the 2021 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award by the DCSA. Bloomberg Government also listed Torch in its annual “Top 200” for the fifth year. In 2020, Torch became the only four-time recipient of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Business Ethics in the North Alabama region. Great Place to Work named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Parents, and Great Place to Work and Fortune named Torch one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2020. Torch was also ranked on the Inc. 5000 list for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2020. Washington Technology listed Torch in its “Top 100” Government Contractors ranking for the sixth consecutive year. Torch was also selected for a 2020 Colorado Springs Business Journal “Best in Business” award. In 2019, Torch was ranked on the Entrepreneur 360 list for the third consecutive year. In 2018, Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine named Torch a Best Medium Workplace for the third consecutive year. Torch was also named a winner of the 2018 Best Places to Work in Huntsville award for the fifth time. In 2016, Torch was named one of America’s Best Small Companies by Forbes.
