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 Logistics Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB) at San Antonio, TX. The Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio, which includes over 200 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position supports the FMS Division (AWACS (E3)) supporting the Japan (JASDF), as part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division; AFLMC(WIW). The WIW Division located at Tinker AFB (OK), and Hanscom AFB (MA), with dispersed support at Eglin AFB, Seattle WA, San Antonio TX and several OCONUS positions.
As a Senior Logistics Manager your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Provide senior-level acquisition logistics and sustainment support throughout the weapon system lifecycle including developing logistics strategies, sustainment plans, business case analyses, acquisition documentation, and lifecycle support solutions to ensure operational readiness and mission success across complex Air Force programs.
Determine and correlate requirements for funding, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services with program objectives and acquisition plans.
Coordinate with Product Support Managers and other stakeholders to maintain comprehensive logistics and sustainment plans, including support to joint and coalition partners.
Support the development and execution of life cycle logistics strategies for weap meet mission requirements.
Provide analytical support for logistics metrics, sustainment reviews, and program assessments.
Assist in the planning, evaluation, and implementation of acquisition and sustainment strategies.
Develop and maintain acquisition and sustainment documentation supporting all phases of the program lifecycle.
Prepare and deliver briefings supporting acquisition milestones, sustainment reviews, and program decision events.
Conduct Business Case Analyses (BCAs), trade studies, market research, and other logistics analyses in support of program objectives.
Provide logistics support to acquisition planning activities, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and other acquisition documentation.
Develop Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), Product Support BCAs, Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) packages, Source of Repair Assignment (SORA) packages, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) plans.
Support asset visibility, supply chain management, and logistics data analysis activities to ensure sustainment readiness and operational effectiveness.
Develop and support acquisition milestone documentation, program assessments, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) studies, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) briefings, Economic Security and Industrial Studies (ESIS), and related program documentation.
Provide logistics expertise supporting system delivery, deployment planning, depot activation, modification programs, and sustainment transitions on systems and associated support equipment.
Identify, assess, and resolve sustainment and product support challenges impacting program execution.
Develop, manage, and adjust logistics plans, schedules, and program documentation.
Travel may be required.
U.S. Citizenship
Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition principles, policies, and practices as defined in DoWI 5000.02 and DoWI 5000.75.
Experience supporting acquisition logistics, sustainment planning, product support, and lifecycle management activities.
Knowledge of DoW acquisition lifecycle processes, milestone reviews, and sustainment planning requirements.
Experience developing acquisition documentation, logistics studies, business case analyses, and program management briefings.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a professional discipline from an accredited educational program and 12 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoW OR
15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in DoW
Experience supporting Air Force acquisition organizations and weapon system sustainment programs.
Experience supporting AWACS, Wedgetail, airborne command and control, ISR, or special operations programs.
Experience with depot maintenance planning, DMSMS management, product support strategies, and supply chain analytics.
Life Cycle Sustainment Planning (LCSP)
Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP)
Product Support Management
Business Case Analysis (BCA)
DoWI 5000.02 and DoWI 5000.75
Acquisition Strategy Development
Depot Source of Repair (DSOR)
Source of Repair Assignment (SORA)
Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)
Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)
Supply Chain Management
Logistics Data Analysis
Asset Visibility Management
Acquisition Documentation Development
Request for Proposal (RFP) Support
Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively brief senior government and contractor leadership.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic acquisition environment.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with program offices, logistics organizations, and external stakeholders.
Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)
Work Location: onsite at San Antonio, TX
Travel: Yes, 0-15%
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:
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Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition principles, policies, and practices as defined in DoWI 5000.02 and DoWI 5000.75
- Experience supporting acquisition logistics, sustainment planning, product support, and lifecycle management activities
- Knowledge of DoW acquisition lifecycle processes, milestone reviews, and sustainment planning requirements
- Experience developing acquisition documentation, logistics studies, business case analyses, and program management briefings
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills
- Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's degree with 12 years directly related experience (5 in DoW) OR 15 years directly related experience (8 in DoW)
- Experience supporting Air Force acquisition organizations and AWACS/Wedgetail/airborne command and control, ISR, or special operations programs
- Experience with depot maintenance planning, DMSMS management, product support strategies, and supply chain analytics
- Familiarity with LCSP, ILS, ILSP, Product Support Management, BCA, DSOR, SORA, AoA, IMS
- Experience with acquisition documentation development, RFP support, and CDRLs
- Ability to effectively brief senior government and contractor leadership and manage multiple priorities
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.
