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 with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. 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 highly experienced and strategic Senior Proposal Manager to lead and manage all aspects of complex proposal development, ensuring the timely submission of compelling, compliant, and winning proposals in response to government solicitations.
As a Senior Proposal Manager your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
- Lead and manage the entire proposal lifecycle, from pre-solicitation activities through proposal submission and post-submission support.
- Analyze solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) thoroughly to identify all requirements, evaluation criteria, and critical success factors.
- Develop comprehensive proposal plans, outlines, and compliance matrices, ensuring adherence to all solicitation instructions.
- Formulate win themes, discriminators, and key messages in collaboration with capture managers and technical subject matter experts.
- Conduct kick-off meetings, define assignments, and establish timelines for proposal team members, including technical writers, editors, graphic designers, and subject matter experts.
- Facilitate color team reviews (e.g., Pink, Red, Gold) and lead recovery efforts, incorporating feedback to enhance proposal quality and responsiveness.
- Write, edit, and rewrite proposal sections as needed, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and compliance with all requirements.
- Oversee the development of compelling graphics and visual aids to support proposal narratives.
Job Qualifications:
- US Citizenship.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, a related field or equivalent experience.
- 8 years of experience with Proposal Development.
- Experience as a proposal volume manager for proposals with duties including proposal writing, coordination of writing inputs, editing, and ensuring compliance with Government requirements.
- Demonstrated proposal development experience in DoD markets to include Engineering Services, Weapon Systems, Hardware and Software Development, Test & Evaluation Services, Communications, and Special Programs.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and winning complex, multi-million dollar proposals.
- Expert-level understanding of the government procurement process, including FAR/DFARS regulations.
- Proficiency in proposal management methodologies (e.g., Shipley Associates). APMP certification preferred.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly and concisely.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and familiarity with proposal management software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance may be required.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Remote/Torch- Site
Travel: Yes, 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 and safe-harbor contribution, 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.
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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.
