Torch Technologies

Program Manager, Principal

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

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Master's or Doctorate in a related field with 20 years of experience, 12 years in the DoW, OR Bachelor's with 25 years, 15 in the DoW, OR 30 years closely related experience with necessary certifications, 20 in the DoW.
  • Proven experience in program oversight and developing documentation for acquiring new IT business systems as per DoWI 5000.75.
  • Background in managing Agile Software Development projects and familiarity with Agile tools like JIRA and Confluence.
  • Must possess a Secret Clearance and maintain it.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise for legacy sustainment and new acquisition programs.
  • Support the HR Systems Division in strategic planning and user engagement.
  • Consult and support defense/Government programs and personnel.
  • Offer insights on governmental policies and issues.
  • Analyze governmental programs, making recommendations with substantial impact.
  • Outline acquisition strategies and address policy disconnects.
  • Advise on best practice PM principles for process improvements.

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment.
  • Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) match and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Education assistance and paid time off, including holidays.
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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