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 an experienced Principal Program Manager 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 Principal Program Manager your duties include, but are not limited to:
Support Program Manager and IPT Leads in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Assist with planning and implementing acquisition strategies, including requirements analysis, technical approaches, risk assessment, and cost/schedule evaluation.
Support execution of acquisition and development processes with Government teams and prime contractors.
Contribute to RFP development (SOWs, system specifications, SRDs, CDRLs).
Review acquisition documentation (Acquisition Strategies, LCSPs, APBs, ADMs, Risk Management Plans).
Develop and update required acquisition reports and program updates (MAR, SAR, DAES, APB).
Support program risk management activities per AFPAM 63‑128.
Coordinate EVM and IMS analysis and review contractor schedules, deliverables, and integration plans.
Assist with ECP and RFP evaluations and preparation of funding documentation using CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities and ensure alignment with operational aircraft and OFP schedules.
Support acquisition efforts under DoWI 5000.02, 5000.80, and 5000.81.
Participate in mission planning, capability development, event integration, evaluation, and reporting.
Support site surveys, acquisition planning, documentation compliance, risk management execution, DoW acquisition systems usage, and milestone reporting.
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 of which must be in the DoW OR
30 years of experience with 20+ years of DoW related experience
Familiarity with cloud‑based systems (cost/performance management)
Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps
Comprehensive knowledge of DoW systems acquisition and program management (DoWI 5000.02, 5000.75)
Understanding of DoW and Air Force acquisition environments
Ability to measure acquisition program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative techniques
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce acquisition documentation
Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field with 20 years of experience, 12 years within the DoW
Experience supporting site surveys
Experience in acquisition planning, reporting, and documentation compliance
Experience in risk management planning and execution
Experience supporting RFP and contract execution
Experience using DoW acquisition systems
Experience with EVM and milestone reporting
DoW acquisition processes and program management frameworks
ACAT program support
Acquisition documentation (APB, LCSP, ADM, MAR, SAR, DAES)
EVM and IMS analysis
RFP/SOW/SRD/CDRL support
Risk management support
MPE and OFP schedule support
Microsoft Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR
Cloud-based systems
Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, DevOps
Effective communication with senior leadership and IPTs
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to analyze complex programs and provide recommendations
Ability to coordinate across stakeholders
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret and apply DoW acquisition policies
Schedule: 40 Hrs/week
Work Location: onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: 0-10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000
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.
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Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 25 years of experience with 15 years in DoW
- 30 years of experience with 20+ years of DoW related experience (alternate experience path)
- Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance
- Familiarity with cloud-based systems (cost/performance management)
- Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps
- Comprehensive knowledge of DoW systems acquisition and program management (DoWI 5000.02, 5000.75)
- Understanding of DoW and Air Force acquisition environments
- Ability to measure acquisition program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative techniques
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce acquisition documentation
- Master's or Doctorate degree in a related field with 20 years of experience (12 years within the DoW)
- Experience supporting site surveys
- Experience in acquisition planning, reporting, and documentation compliance
- Experience in risk management planning and execution
- Experience supporting RFP and contract execution (RFP/SOW/SRD/CDRL support)
- Experience using DoW acquisition systems (IDECS, EDA, CCaR)
- Experience with EVM and IMS analysis and milestone reporting
- ACAT program support experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to coordinate across stakeholders
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.
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