Program Manager, Senior

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 Manager, Senior with knowledge and experience in Department of Defense Instructions (DoWI) 5000.75 and 5000.02 to join a team to support the development and sustainment of systems assigned to the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division.  The candidate shall provide the highly knowledgeable and support associated with existing legacy (sustainment) programs and new acquisition programs IAW DoWI 5000.75 and 5000.02. Capabilities include the use of specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support to the customer’s mission requirements. Essential support for the Government involves user understanding and engagement along with strategic planning capabilities, including support provided to the HR Systems Division for strategic and enterprise planning activities. Capabilities also include: providing consulting and executive support to defense/Government programs and personnel; providing executive knowledge and insight on Governmental issues; performing analysis and developing recommendations that may have substantial impact on Governmental programs, processes and activities; and providing key insight into Governmental plans, policies, processes, management strategies and systems acquisition.

As a Senior Program Manager your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Provide the expertise and support associated with existing legacy (sustainment) programs and new acquisition programs. Capabilities include the use of specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support to the customer’s mission requirements. Essential support for the Government involves user understanding and engagement along with strategic planning capabilities, including support provided to the HR Systems Division for strategic and enterprise planning activities. Capabilities also include: 

• Providing consulting and executive support to defense/Government programs and personnel.

• Providing executive knowledge and insight on Governmental issues.

• Performing analysis and developing recommendations that may have substantial impact on Governmental programs, processes and activities; and,

• Providing key insight into Governmental plans, policies, processes, management strategies and systems acquisition.

• Provide support that aids the Government PM in the development of acquisition strategies associated efforts with the deployment of systems across the Air Force. 

• Identify and advise on acquisition strategies following principles outlined in both DoW 5001, the Business Capabilities Lifecycle and Performance Based Service contracts.

• Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts.

• Advise the PM on best practice PM principles to achieve substantial process improvements, efficiencies, and potential cost avoidance.

• Analyze acquisition issues and develops risk reduction and mitigation approaches for improving program planning, control, and execution.

• Advise on responses to governance and MDA requirements, Higher Headquarters (HHQ) engagements, and other oversight required to support the acquisition process.

• Identify programmatic issues and develop recommendations to facilitate issue resolution as well as support the GBH PMs, Section, Branch and Division leadership in the day-to-day management of the programs by expertly creating Integrated Master Schedules including all the interdependencies of new acquisition programs with existing HR Systems’ legacy (sustainment) programs.

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Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. A minimum of 8 years program related experience. 5 must be in the DoW.

• OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications.

• Utilization of DoWI 5000.75 to acquire and sustain the development of software applications.

• Knowledge and/or experience managing Agile Software Development Methodology projects.

• Knowledge and/or experience using Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).

• Secret Clearance and ability to maintain (required to start).

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly proficient with computers and software applications to include Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, etc.), expert attention-to-detail & highly organized.

• Knowledge and/or experience with Oracle-based IT systems.

• Knowledge and/or experience with Air Force Human Resources and Payroll systems.

• Certifications

  • PMP or DAWIA Program Management Certifications - Desired

  • CompTIA Security + Certification – Desired

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite at Randolph AFB, TX

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. 

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