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 Program Manager, Senior located in Kettering, OH (Dayton, WPAFB) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate, The CON-IT program is envisioned to address these problems through the acquisition of an integrated set of tools, services, and capabilities supporting the needs of contracting and other stakeholders. This consolidated set of services will reduce the Information Technology footprint and save operations and support costs. In conjunction with the acquisition of the CON-IT materiel solution, the Air Force intends to accomplish process standardization, improve data quality, and comply with mandates applicable to contracting, auditability, and information systems.
As a Program Manager, Senior your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoWI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoW and the Air Force.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs;
Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines and be able to recommend viable solutions to problems as well as the pursuit of alternative courses of action;
Abilities to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation, e.g., briefings, documents, and plans;
Abilities to plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment;
Abilities to formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives;
Abilities to support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports, e.g., Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) or Monthly Activity Report (MAR);
Abilities to support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews and Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reviews; and,
Abilities to support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
Required Qualifications:
U.S. Citizenship
Advanced Degree (MA/MS) in Business Administration, Management Information Systems or other relevant discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoW, or
BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems or other relevant discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW, or,
15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoW.
Must possess the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical/professional field.
Must possesses the ability to perform tasks independently and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical/professional discipline.
Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface).
Candidate must possess and maintain a T1/NACI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
PMI Certified Program Management Professional (PMP)
Agile Certifications
Must be proficient with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Must be familiar with using MS Teams and MS SharePoint for project collaboration
Experience with managing Air Force Risk Management process in support of the acquisition process
A working understanding of Agile Development
Familiarity with Atlassian Tools; Jira and Confluence
Prior experience with DoW Acquisition programs under DoW 5000.02 or 5000.75 policy
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: onsite at Kettering, OH
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
- Advanced degree (MA/MS) in Business Administration, MIS or related plus 10 years experience (5 in DoW) OR BA/BS plus 12 years (5 in DoW) OR 15 years directly related experience (8 in DoW)
- Possess and maintain a T1/NACI clearance
- Advanced knowledge of systems acquisition and program management per DoWI 5000.02 and 5000.75
- Ability to plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition across development, production, and deployment
- Ability to develop acquisition reports and support statutory/regulatory reporting (e.g., DAES, MAR)
- Ability to support and develop program management reviews, IMP/IMS reviews, and executive briefings
- Demonstrated ability to perform independently and oversee junior and journeyman contractor personnel
- PMP (PMI) certification
- Agile certifications and working understanding of Agile development
- Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Outlook)
- Familiarity with MS Teams and MS SharePoint for project collaboration
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Experience managing Air Force Risk Management process and DoW acquisition programs under DoW 5000.02/5000.75
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.
