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 Human Resources Support Specialist within our AFLCMC/C3I group (formerly HBM).
The C2ISR Division is responsible for a diverse portfolio that provides "cradle-to grave" support for the U-2 aircraft, E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft, Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS), the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) system and other C2ISR programs as they transition to sustainment. The C2ISR Division provides worldwide life cycle support across the spectrum of the C2ISR capabilities based enterprise; including supply, distribution, materiel management, acquisition, system engineering and maintenance, financial planning and budgeting, security, flight test, and contracting functions. The Global Network Systems (GNS) Branch (AFLCMC/ HBGW), located at Hanscom AFB, MA, is one of the numerous branches within the C2ISR Division and reports directly to the C2ISR/HBG Senior Materiel Leader. EPASS support is required to execute the major GNS programs in support of the C2ISR Division, to include: AF DCGS Network Infrastructure Transformation (NIT), Extended Tether Program (ETP), and Global Command and Control System – Air Force Infrastructure (GCCS-AF (I)).
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.
The duties of a Senior Human Resources Support Specialist include but are not limited to:
- Provide day-to-day HR support and customer service to military personnel, Government civilians, and contractors.
- Maintain WebAims personnel databases for all employees and manage in-processing and out-processing activities.
- Review, track, update, and submit vacancy advertisements for the military Vacancy Master List (VML).
- Update duty titles, rater assignments, position data, and other personnel records for military members.
- Review, maintain, and support updates to the Unit Manning Document (UMD) to reflect gains, losses, Security Access Requirement (SAR) codes, duty title changes, and organizational personnel changes.
- Review, update, and track military awards.
- Coordinate Reserve man-days and long-tour orders, including associated funding actions.
- Manage deployment training requirements for military personnel within designated deployment windows.
- Work closely with the Executive Officer to update duty titles, raters, positions, and personnel records.
- Collaborate with functional leads to ensure maximum utilization of manpower and monitor the status of ongoing personnel actions.
- Represent division interests at weekly Directorate Organization, Train, and Equipment (OT&E) meetings.
- Conduct and deliver weekly personnel status briefings to divisional senior leadership.
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 10 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 as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, eight of which must be in the DoW.
- Must have an active Secret security clearance.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Experience utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS)
- SharePoint administration and document management
- Calendar management and executive scheduling support
- Meeting coordination and virtual collaboration platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx)
- Action item, suspense, and workflow tracking
- Preparation of executive correspondence, reports, and briefing materials
- Records management and file maintenance in accordance with DoW policies
- Data collection, analysis, and administrative reporting
- Experience supporting DoW acquisition or program management offices
- Knowledge of Air Force organizational structures and administrative processes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ATAAPS
- Experience working in a Front Office Group (FOG)
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: onsite on Hanscom AFB
Travel: Yes, 10%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Salary Range $95,000 - $105,000
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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the applicable technical or professional discipline, including 5 years in the Department of War; or 15 years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications, including 8 years in the Department of War
- Active Secret security clearance
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Experience using the Defense Travel System
- SharePoint administration and document management experience
- Calendar management and executive scheduling support experience
- Experience coordinating meetings and using virtual collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or WebEx
- Experience tracking action items, suspense dates, and workflows
- Experience preparing executive correspondence, reports, and briefing materials
- Experience managing records and files in accordance with Department of War policies
- Experience with data collection, analysis, and administrative reporting
- Experience supporting Department of War acquisition or program management offices
- Knowledge of Air Force organizational structures and administrative processes
- Experience with ATAAPS
- Experience working in a Front Office Group
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.









