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 Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Electronic Systems (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Command and Control portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position specifically supports the International C2 and Sensors Division (HBN) and the family of Command and Control (C2) systems procured through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) by the country of Qatar.
As a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager your duties include, but are not limited to:
Manage Foreign Military Sales (FMS) acquisition programs in accordance with DoW policy and regulations, including the Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System (SAMRS) and Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS).
Execute FMS system acquisition in collaboration with relevant Government organizations including SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO), and the Tri-Service Committee (TSC).
Manage all aspects of acquisition planning including industry days, market research, source selection planning, acquisition strategy planning, SOO/SOW/PWS development, RFP planning, and contract negotiation preparation.
Ensure compliance with FMS-specific requirements including coordination with international partners and applicable organizations such as SAF/IA, AFSAC, DSCA, AFLCMC/WFNFM, FDO, and the TSC.
Prepare and support Program Office meetings and activities including internal government meetings, case meetings, design reviews, Program Assessment Reviews (PARs), Interface Control Working Groups (ICWG), Technical Interchange Meetings, and case reviews.
Serve as a representative of the program office to international customers, including the partner nation Ministry of Defense (MOD), Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), and Air Force stakeholders, and respond to programmatic questions related to acquisition, cost, schedule, and performance.
Assess cost, schedule, and performance against program baselines, recommend solutions to execution issues, and pursue alternative courses of action.
Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition activities related to the development, production, and deployment of weapon systems and associated equipment.
Develop and present program status briefings and acquisition updates to senior leadership.
Draft, review, and coordinate government RFP documentation, including participation in technical evaluation of proposal responses.
Develop program management briefings for government, industry, and international stakeholders.
Travel to OCONUS locations including Qatar, as well as CONUS locations such as CENTCOM and OEM manufacturers within the United States.
Coordinate activities across multidisciplinary teams including engineering, logistics, program management, industry partners, and international customers to ensure program execution aligns with mission requirements.
Operate independently and support program execution during periods when the Government Program Manager is unavailable or supporting other mission priorities.
Review and interpret program schedules and acquisition planning documentation to support program execution activities.
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience in the respective professional discipline being performed, 6 of which must be in the DoW.
Comprehensive 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
Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.
Must have and maintain an Active Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field
Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program management processes and systems, including SAMRS and DSAMS
Knowledge of DoW acquisition lifecycle processes is a plus
Knowledge of Air Operations Center systems, operations, policies and procedures
Ability to assess program performance against cost, schedule, and performance baselines
Experience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, and program reports
Knowledge of Radar and/or Command and Control systems is a plus
Knowledge of Middle Eastern business practices, culture, and customs is a plus
Ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership and international partners
Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing acquisition documentation and briefings
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary program teams
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA
Travel: Yes, to CONUS and OCONUS locations including Qatar
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000
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.
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Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 10 years of relevant experience, 6 years in the DoW
- Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition and program management (DoWI 5000.02 and 5000.75)
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for program analysis
- Effective oral and written communication and ability to prepare acquisition documentation and briefings
- Active Secret Clearance (must have and maintain)
- Master's or Doctorate degree in a related field
- Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) processes and systems, including SAMRS and DSAMS
- Knowledge of DoW acquisition lifecycle processes
- Knowledge of Air Operations Center systems, operations, policies and procedures
- Ability to assess program performance against cost, schedule, and performance baselines
- Experience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, and program reports
- Knowledge of Radar and/or Command and Control systems
- Knowledge of Middle Eastern business practices, culture, and customs
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
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.
