Torch Technologies

Program Manager, Principal

Torch Technologies$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field with 20 years of experience, including 12 years in the Department of the Army (DoW) or equivalent experience with a bachelor's degree and 25 years total experience, or 30 years of directly related experience with required certifications and 20 years in DoW.
  • Experience in providing program oversight and documentation for new IT system acquisitions in alignment with DoWI 5000.75.
  • Familiarity with Agile Software Development methodologies and associated tools, such as JIRA and Confluence.
  • U.S. Citizenship and a Secret Clearance (required to start).

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise and support for legacy and new acquisition programs.
  • Engage with users and support strategic planning for HR Systems Division activities.
  • Deliver consulting and executive support to defense and Government programs.
  • Analyze acquisition issues and generate risk mitigation strategies.
  • Advise on governance, MDA requirements, and oversight for acquisition processes.
  • Identify and recommend acquisition strategies based on established principles.
  • Provide insights into Government policies and management strategies.

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) match and ESOP participation.
  • Education assistance and flexible spending accounts available.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies is seeking a Program Manager, Principal to join a team to support the development and sustainment of systems assigned to the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division at Randolph AFB, TX.

As a Program Manager, Principal your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
  • Provide the expertise and support associated with existing legacy (sustainment) programs and new acquisition programs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.


Required Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoW.
  • OR, bachelor's degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 of which must be in the DoW.
  • OR, 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 of which must be in the DoW.
  • Experience in providing program oversight and developing documentation and an IMS to support the acquisition of new IT business systems and capabilities IAW DoWI 5000.75
  • Knowledge and/or experience managing Agile Software Development Methodology projects.
  • Knowledge and/or experience using Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
  • Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain. (required to start)


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.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with Oracle-based IT systems.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with Air Force Human Resources and Payroll systems.

Preferred Certifications:
  • PMP or DAWIA Program Management Certifications
  • CompTIA Security + Certification


Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite at Randolph AFB, TX

Travel: No

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.

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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