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 Program Analyst to join a team responsible for developing and executing business development, proposal capture, and strategic growth initiatives supporting advanced defense technologies. This position supports the Technology Development Business Unit (TDBU) and works closely with Mechanical Division leadership, TDBU leadership, engineering teams, and executive management to identify, qualify, and capture new business opportunities within the Department of War (DoW).
As a Program Analyst your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Develop and execute business development and capture strategies for current and emerging opportunities within the DoW and related defense markets.
Lead and coordinate proposal capture activities from opportunity identification through proposal submission, including capture planning, competitive assessments, and win strategy development.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular engagement with government stakeholders, industry partners, and internal leadership to identify and shape future business opportunities.
Collaborate with Mechanical Division leadership, Technology Development Business Unit leadership, and technical subject matter experts to align Torch capabilities with customer mission requirements.
Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams to develop compliant, compelling, and competitive technical and management solutions.
Conduct market research, customer assessments, and competitive analyses to identify emerging requirements and strategic growth opportunities.
Support the development of Torch-owned products and technology offerings by identifying organizational capabilities and fostering collaboration across the Technology Development Business Unit.
Track and manage business development activities, opportunity pipelines, capture milestones, and proposal schedules to ensure timely execution of growth initiatives.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, white papers, capability presentations, and customer-facing materials supporting business development and capture efforts.
Provide strategic guidance to division and senior leadership regarding customer priorities, competitive positioning, technology investment opportunities, and long-term market growth.
Maintain regular and effective communication with executive leadership, customers, and business partners regarding opportunity status, capture strategies, proposal progress, and business development initiatives.
Support business planning activities, opportunity pipeline management, and financial considerations associated with business development investments.
Foster collaboration across the Technology Development Business Unit to expand Torch's presence within the threat systems market and promote organizational capabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of related experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance.
Experience supporting the Department of War (DoW).
Demonstrated experience in business development, proposal capture, strategic planning, and customer engagement within the defense industry.
Experience leading capture efforts and coordinating cross-functional proposal teams.
Strong understanding of Department of War acquisition processes and defense contracting.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated, well organized, capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Engineering or Business.
Experience supporting threat systems, advanced technology development, or strategic defense initiatives.
Experience with competitive assessments, market analysis, and opportunity pipeline management.
Experience developing executive-level presentations, white papers, and customer-facing materials.
Established relationships within the DoW and defense industry community.
Experience supporting technology investment planning and long-term business growth strategies.
Schedule: Fulltime, M-F
Work Location: on-site, Huntsville, Alabama
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
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of related experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance.
- Experience supporting the Department of War (DoW).
- Demonstrated experience in business development, proposal capture, strategic planning, and customer engagement within the defense industry.
- Experience leading capture efforts and coordinating cross-functional proposal teams.
- Strong understanding of Department of War acquisition processes and defense contracting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, well organized, capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Advanced degree in Engineering or Business.
- Experience supporting threat systems, advanced technology development, or strategic defense initiatives.
- Experience with competitive assessments, market analysis, and opportunity pipeline management.
- Experience developing executive-level presentations, white papers, and customer-facing materials.
- Established relationships within the DoW and defense industry community.
- Experience supporting technology investment planning and long-term business growth strategies.
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.
