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 is seeking a Data Management Support professional to provide advanced Data Management (DM) and Configuration Management (CM) support for critical programs, projects, and systems supporting Air Force mission objectives. This position plays a key role in ensuring technical data, engineering documentation, and configuration information remain accurate, accessible, controlled, and compliant throughout the system lifecycle. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing complex technical information. Success in this role requires initiative, strong analytical skills, collaboration, and a commitment to supporting the Air Force customer through disciplined data and configuration management practices.
As Data Management Support, your duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Manage and maintain technical baselines, engineering data, configuration information, and product documentation to support program objectives and lifecycle management activities.
- Identify, validate, and track Data Management (DM) and Configuration Management (CM) requirements, deliverables, and compliance obligations in accordance with applicable policies and standards.
- Support systems engineering, Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E), deficiency reporting, quality assurance, risk management, and related program activities through effective data management and configuration control.
- Develop, maintain, review, and recommend updates to Data Management Plans, Configuration Management Plans, procedures, and other program documentation.
- Plan, coordinate, and support configuration verification activities, technical data package reviews, system verification reviews, audits, and other configuration management assessments.
- Manage Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities by preparing supporting documentation, maintaining records, coordinating actions, and supporting board decisions and implementation.
- Document and maintain approved system configurations, engineering changes, technical characteristics, and the results of systems engineering activities.
- Track and manage data required to support program execution, ensuring information remains accurate, accessible, controlled, and properly documented.
- Collaborate with organizational stakeholders and CM/DM leads to improve, standardize, and implement effective data and configuration management processes and tools.
- Provide recommendations for process improvements that enhance data integrity, configuration accountability, regulatory compliance, and overall program effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
- US Citizenship
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline and three (3) to ten (10) years of relevant experience; or Six (6) years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree; or Associate's degree plus four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
- Experience supporting Data Management, Configuration Management, systems engineering, technical data management, or related lifecycle management functions.
- Knowledge of configuration control processes, engineering documentation, technical baselines, and change management principles.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and enterprise data or document management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining data accuracy and configuration integrity.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently while supporting collaborative program objectives.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense lifecycle management programs, weapon systems, or technical products.
- Familiarity with EIA-649-1 Configuration Management principles, DoDI 5000.88, MIL-HDBK-61, MIL-STD-31000B, the Air Force Data Rights Guidebook, or similar standards.
- Systems Engineering experience or related professional certifications.
- Professional certifications such as NDIA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), CMPIC, DAU Technical Data Management Credential, or equivalent credentials.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite at Eglin AFB, FL
Travel: 0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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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.
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Skills Required
- US citizenship
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline and 3 to 10 years of relevant experience
- Six years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree
- Associate's degree plus four years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree
- Experience supporting Data Management, Configuration Management, systems engineering, technical data management, or related lifecycle management functions
- Knowledge of configuration control processes, engineering documentation, technical baselines, and change management principles
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and enterprise data or document management systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining data accuracy and configuration integrity
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work independently while supporting collaborative program objectives
- Experience supporting Air Force or Department of Defense lifecycle management programs, weapon systems, or technical products
- Familiarity with EIA-649-1, DoDI 5000.88, MIL-HDBK-61, MIL-STD-31000B, the Air Force Data Rights Guidebook, or similar standards
- Systems engineering experience or related professional certifications
- Professional certification such as NDIA Certified Data Management Professional, CMPIC, DAU Technical Data Management Credential, or equivalent
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.
