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 Senior Project Management Support Specialist to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force in project/program management efforts associated with specific test needs at the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC). The candidate will provide a wide range of services, including procurement support, contract administration assistance, and records management/administrative support for a variety of planning and executing projects. This position is located onsite at Arnold AFB, TN.
As a Sr. PM Support Specialist, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
- Documenting project scope, objectives, KPPs, and KSAs.
- Working knowledge of project phases (Initiation, Planning, Design, Execution, and Closeout).
- Monthly project review briefings to our Air Force customer.
- Working with finance to develop project spend plans.
- Holding weekly/bi-weekly meetings for project updates.
- Advise the Air Force of any project disconnects, risks, opportunities, and overall progress.
- Define and document project requirements and deliverables through direct stakeholder engagement.
- Managing complex projects of all sizes.
- Knowledge/Familiarity of project acquisition strategy and key program events such as decision points, reviews, contract award, Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure.
- Follow a structured system engineering approach that facilitates project milestone reviews including but not limited to; Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Verification Readiness Review (VRR), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Functional Configuration Audit (FCA), and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA).
- Assess contractor documentation against project requirements.
- Ensuring all documentation is in place and stored in proper repository.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Developing contingency plans to minimize risks and keep projects on track.
- Foster and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution across all locations.
- Mentor, lead, and train younger PMs on the team
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Level 4 - MS in Business/applicable field and 10+ years of experience.
- Highly organized with excellent communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Must be able to obtain a Secret DoW Security clearance with active investigation. Must be able to maintain required clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite at AEDC in Tullahoma, TN
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.
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
- Master’s degree in business or an applicable field
- 10+ years of experience
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Department of War security clearance with an active investigation
- Project Management Professional certification
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.
