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 an IT Project Coordinator to join the 36 Electronic Warfare Squadron, supporting the Information Technology Department (SWT Flight).
This role provides centralized project scheduling/coordination to support a team tasked with fulfilling Squadron, Group, and Wing-level requirements. Work will include managing, defining, and scheduling IT requirements for specialized squadron & lab testing environments High-Performance Computing (HPC) equipment. This position supports the 36 Electronic Warfare Squadron SWT Flight.
As an IT Project Coordinator, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Ensure all infrastructure and equipment requirements directly support the unit's specialized mission set for mission data development and deployment for the Air Force's premier fighter platforms.
Coordinate infrastructure and network upgrades across multiple squadron facilities (5+ buildings) and the EMSO Complex.
Define technical requirements including building/infrastructure designs, network infrastructure, server rack power loads, and end-user footprints. Track milestones, coordinate logistics, and manage project lifecycles.
Draft and review Technical Specifications and Compatibility (TS&C) packages. Conduct market research and quote solicitations for IT hardware, software, and services. Ensure strict compliance with federal and defense acquisition frameworks: 2GIT, TAA, and GSA E-Buy vendor qualifications. Assist Government POC with purchasing and coordinate Base Contracting (CONS) requirements.
Build and maintain relationships across key squadron and external shops: Base Communications (96 CS Plans and Programs), Financial Management (FM), Contracting (CONS), Wing A6, Civil Engineering (Facilities), and ACC/MAJCOM A6. Act as the primary point of contact for vendor relations, managing relationships classified by operationally tailored equipment (e.g., specialized cables, network switches, HPC).
Manage Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) program, maintaining accountability for equipment lifecycles, hardware/software inventory, and disposition.
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelors' degree in IT Management or relevant discipline. 6 years' applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Possess functional knowledge of standard CCS-3 Waiver requirements and processes. Crucially, the candidate must be able to identify when standard CCS-3 processes are not operationally viable and effectively circumvent them by utilizing alternative, compliant acquisition pathways (e.g., DLA batch acquisitions).
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and maintain a proactive work ethic and highly approachable demeanor suited for rapid, multi-agency collaboration.
Current active Secret clearance is required at hire, must be able to maintain required clearance level throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Acquisition of a Project Management Professional (PMP) credential within a specified timeframe is highly desirable.
Top Secret clearance at hire is preferred.
Schedule: Regular, Full Time
Work Location: onsite
Travel: yes
Relocation Assistance Available: N/A
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
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree in IT Management or a relevant discipline, or six years of applicable work experience in lieu of the degree
- Functional knowledge of standard CCS-3 waiver requirements and processes
- Ability to identify nonviable CCS-3 processes and use alternative compliant acquisition pathways
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive work ethic and approachable demeanor for rapid multi-agency collaboration
- Current active Secret security clearance at hire and ability to maintain it
- Project Management Professional (PMP) credential within the specified timeframe
- Top Secret security clearance at hire
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.
