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 an Program Manager (PM) (Senior) with knowledge and experience in Department of Defense Instructions (DoWI) 5000.75 and 5000.02 to join a team to support the development and sustainment of systems assigned to the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division.  The candidate shall provide the highly knowledgable and support associated with existing legacy (sustainment) programs and new acquisition programs IAW DoWI 5000.75 and 5000.02. Capabilities include the use of specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support to the customer’s mission requirements. Essential support for the Government involves user understanding and engagement along with strategic planning capabilities, including support provided to the HR Systems Division for strategic and enterprise planning activities. Capabilities also include: providing consulting and executive support to defense/Government programs and personnel; providing executive knowledge and insight on Governmental issues; performing analysis and developing recommendations that may have substantial impact on Governmental programs, processes and activities; and providing key insight into Governmental plans, policies, processes, management strategies and systems acquisition. This position supports the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES)/GBH Human Resources Systems Division.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with 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.

The candidate shall provide the expertise and support associated with existing legacy (sustainment) programs and new acquisition programs. Capabilities include the use of specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support to the customer’s mission requirements. Essential support for the Government involves user understanding and engagement along with strategic planning capabilities, including support provided to the HR Systems Division for strategic and enterprise planning activities. Capabilities also include: 

• Providing consulting and executive support to defense/Government programs and personnel.
• Providing executive knowledge and insight on Governmental issues.
• Performing analysis and developing recommendations that may have substantial impact on Governmental programs, processes and activities; and,
• Providing key insight into Governmental plans, policies, processes, management strategies and systems acquisition.

This support will stay in contact with several organizations to include the US Space Command, A1 Digital Transformation Activity, Air Force Personnel Center, SAF/AQ, SAF/FM, SAF/US (M), HAF/A1, HAF/CVA, HAF/RES, USecAF, and SECAF that are looking at the way forward for a combined Personnel and Pay System and will provide recommendations where programs may fit for subsuming, interfacing and enhancing the core capabilities. This capability will aid the HR Systems Division in assigning realistic program milestones, prioritizing future activities, and identifying the proper funding needed to achieve the Division's present and future objectives. The Senior shall provide support that aids the Government PM in the development of acquisition strategies associated efforts with the deployment of systems across the Air Force.  Duties include the following: 

• Identify and advise on acquisition strategies following principles outlined in both DoW 5001, the Business Capabilities Lifecycle and Performance Based Service contracts.
• Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts.
• Advise the PM on best practice PM principles to achieve substantial process improvements, efficiencies, and potential cost avoidance.
• Analyze acquisition issues and develops risk reduction and mitigation approaches for improving program planning, control, and execution.
• Advise on responses to governance and MDA requirements, Higher Headquarters (HHQ) engagements, and other oversight required to support the acquisition process; and Identify programmatic issues and develop recommendations to facilitate issue resolution as well as support the GBH PMs, Section, Branch and Division leadership in the day-to-day management of the programs by expertly creating Integrated Master Schedules including all the interdependencies of new acquisition programs with existing HR Systems’ legacy (sustainment) programs.

Required Qualifications: 

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoW.
• OR, bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 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, 8 of which must be in the DoW.
• Utilization of DoWI 5000.75 to acquire and sustain the development of software applications.
• Knowledge and/or experience managing Agile Software Development Methodology projects.
• Knowledge and/or experience using Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• Coordinate technical, programmatic, financial, cybersecurity, and stakeholder inputs for Government decision-making.
• Establish and maintain an integrated master schedule, milestones, dependencies, performance measures, and issue/risk logs.
• Support transition from acquisition planning to implementation, including contractor onboarding, governance, deliverable tracking, and performance reporting.
• Prepare decision briefings, status reports, meeting materials, and executive-level recommendations.

• TIER 1 clearance (required to start) and/or ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly proficient with computers and software applications to include Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, etc.), expert attention-to-detail & highly organized.

• PMP or DAWIA Program Management Certifications (Highly Desired)

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite

Travel: Yes, 10-20%

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. 

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