Torch Technologies

Senior Program Manager

Torch Technologies$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • 10 years of directly related experience
  • 5 years experience in a Department of Defense setting
  • Active Secret Clearance mandatory
  • Preferred: BA/BS degree in a relevant field

Responsibilities

  • Plan, research, and analyze projects to meet cost and performance goals
  • Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives in acquisition
  • Provide program-level acquisition support to program managers
  • Analyze program health and advise leadership on strategic options
  • Contribute to RFP development including technical documentation
  • Monitor contractor deliverables and integration plans
  • Support life cycle logistics and operational supportability efforts

Benefits

  • Stable and professional work environment
  • Comprehensive benefit package including ESOP participation
  • 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Education assistance and paid time off
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Program Manager supporting an Air Force acquisition mission at Eglin AFB, FLspecifically focused on the sustainment and modernization of Mission Planning Systems to provide T&E technical and engineering support across the full test spectrum to include concept development, methodology development, plan development, execution, and reporting, including data reduction and analysis and end-user operational testing.

The Mission Planning Division (AFLCMC/C3M) consists of multiple Acquisition Category (ACAT) III and SWAP Acquisition Pathway Automated Information System (AIS) development and modernization programs. The Division is responsible for delivering enterprise mission planning software (MPS) for all AF aviation platforms. MPS is a single, modular system of software air navigation planning applications to support new aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFPs), avionics upgrades and additional weapons integration to support the Joint Warfighter. MPS connects two worlds: the databases necessary to command and control forces (Air Tasking Order (ATO), targeting databases, threat databases, terrain and feature databases, aeronautical flight information file databases, etc.); and the information required by the aircraft weapons/avionics and the aircrew mission folders containing mission critical information. A mission planning suite includes the software, hardware, and linkages to the global grid necessary to plan, develop, and share mission plans and provide the required mission data to the aircraft avionics.

As a Senior Program Manager your duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Plan, research, analyze, and assess projects to recommend strategies meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
  • Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives for acquisition and development programs.
  • Provide program-level acquisition support to PMs and IPT Leads to guide execution and maintain battle rhythm.
  • Analyze program health and advise leadership on options to maintain objectives.
  • Support and develop program status briefings and acquisition schedules for senior management.
  • Contribute to RFP development including SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and technical documentation.
  • Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, APBs, PMRs, etc.) for consistency and accuracy.
  • Prepare statutory and regulatory acquisition reports, milestone documentation, and MARs.
  • Implement and execute acquisition processes in collaboration with government and prime contractors.
  • Provide program management expertise per DoW 5000.1, DoWI 5000.02, and relevant DoW/AF policy.
  • Identify policy disconnects and provide interpretation across acquisition activities.
  • Advise on PM best practices to improve efficiency and cost avoidance.
  • Support acquisition strategy development, market research, risk assessment, and MTA/UCA initiatives.
  • Coordinate and support scheduling personnel and risk management planning.
  • Maintain and update acquisition reports and documentation in tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
  • Assist with funding document preparation (e.g., PRs, MIPRs) and briefings.
  • Provide support for life cycle logistics and operational supportability.
  • Compare program direction and plans for alignment and consistency.
  • Monitor and review contractor deliverables, schedules, integration plans, and IT interface controls.
  • Assist in drafting contractual letters and developing source selection strategies and documents.
  • Track and advise on acquisition reform policy impacts.
  • Support mission execution including planning, analysis, event integration/execution, and reporting.
  • Oversee MPE system development and ensure alignment with OFP testing and fielding requirements.
  • Review and evaluate ECPs, RFPs, incentive clauses, and cost proposals for MPEC-II DOs.
  • Correlate EVM cost reports with IMS CDRLs and support risk assessments.
  • Provide DoW directive and AFI guidance to branch chiefs and project managers.
  • Support Mission Planning Independent Validation, FQT, and Development Evaluations.
  • Identify acquisition policy gaps and recommend management solutions.


Required Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • 10 years of directly related experience with 5 years of experience in a DoW setting
  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • BA/BS Degree in relevant field.


Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

Work Location: Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: 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.

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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