Torch Technologies

Operations Manager

Torch Technologies$85K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • 5+ years in cyber range operations or related DoD technical environment
  • Top Secret Clearance (TS/SCI) needed
  • Experience with Army/Joint Cyber Training exercises at a DoD facility
  • IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+) required
  • Proficient in managing budgets, schedules, and technical teams in DoD contexts
  • Strong understanding of OT/IT integration and networking in cyber-physical environments

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily MACC-TTE program activities and cyber range capabilities
  • Manage customer support for testing and training events, ensuring full lifecycle management
  • Integrate customer requirements into management plans and timelines
  • Control project budgets and schedules to meet program deliverables
  • Act as the primary contact for sponsors and customers on-site
  • Supervise contractor staff in collaboration with the Program Manager
  • Support the development of program plans and event documentation

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package including ESOP participation
  • 401(k) match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  • Education assistance and paid time off
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies is seeking an Operations Manager to serve as the Deputy Program Manager for day-to-day MACC-TTE operations. The position is responsible for the execution of on-site operations, maintenance, staff supervision, and direct customer support for all testing, training, and experimentation events at MuTC. The Operations Manager serves as the primary point of contact for sponsor and customer agencies interfacing with the range, integrating their requirements into comprehensive management plans and ensuring seamless delivery of range capabilities across all scheduled events. As Operations Manager, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to: • Oversee day-to-day execution of all MACC-TTE program activities including operation, maintenance, and incremental development of cyber range capabilities per PWS Section 3.9. • Manage and provide comprehensive MACC-TTE customer support for all testing, training, and experimentation events, from pre-event planning through after-action reporting. • Integrate sponsor and customer requirements into comprehensive management plans, event execution timelines, and resource allocation frameworks. • Establish responsibilities, control project budgets and schedules, and ensure all program deliverables are met on time and within cost per PWS Sections 3.1 and 3.2. • Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, customers, and external agencies during all normal duty hours at the installation per PWS Section 3.9. • Supervise and direct all on-site contractor staff in the absence of or in coordination with the Program Manager. • Support development of program plans, event reports, status briefings, and CDRLs as directed by the Program Manager and Government COR. • Coordinate with INNG, JFHQ-IN, and visiting units to deconflict range schedules, resource requirements, and training objectives. • Cyber range operations and event management at MuTC including scheduling, resource coordination, and sponsor intake. • OT/IT integration systems, cellular range infrastructure, network monitoring platforms. • Customer support platforms for event scheduling and after-action documentation. • Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams for program coordination and reporting. • GFEBS and CHESS for budget tracking and procurement coordination. Qualifications • U.S. Citizenship • 5+ years of experience in cyber range operations, testbed management, or a directly comparable DoD technical operations environment. • Top Secret Clearance (TS/SCI) • Experience conducting, managing, or directly supporting Army or Joint Cyber Training exercises at a DoD or National Guard cyber range facility. • DoDM 8140.03 IAT Level II baseline certification (Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+, or equivalent) at time of proposal submission. • Demonstrated experience managing program budgets, schedules, and multi-disciplinary technical teams in a DoD environment. • Working knowledge of OT/IT integration, cellular systems, networking infrastructure, and associated IT management platforms in a cyber-physical range environment. • Demonstrated experience integrating sponsor and customer requirements into event support plans, operational concepts, and management documentation. • Experience serving as the primary customer-facing POC for a DoD program or facility with senior Government and military stakeholders. • Cyber range operations and event management at MuTC including scheduling, resource coordination, and sponsor intake. • OT/IT integration systems, cellular range infrastructure, network monitoring platforms. • Customer support platforms for event scheduling and after-action documentation. • Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams for program coordination and reporting. • GFEBS and CHESS for budget tracking and procurement coordination. Preferred Qualifications • Former Army or ARNG warrant officer or NCO (CW3-CW5 or E-8/E-9) with signal, cyber, or MI background who has transitioned to a contractor range operations or program management role. • Current or prior contractor Site Operations Manager or Facility Lead supporting a National Guard or Army Reserve cyber range or multi-domain training environment. • Former Army Cyber Center of Excellence instructor or operations staff member with direct cyber range management experience. • Senior technical operations manager from a defense contractor supporting joint training events at JRTC, NTC, or a state-level ARNG cyber facility. Schedule: M-F; 8-5 Work Location: Travel: Yes, 0%-10% Relocation Assistance Available: No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: Yes #LI-DK1 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.

About Torch Technologies

Torch Technologies is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering, technology development, and programmatic support services to the Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, and other government agencies. The company's services include systems engineering, modeling and simulation, software development, test and evaluation, and program management. Torch Technologies was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
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