Torch Technologies

Strategic Executive Analyst, Principal

Torch Technologies$225K — $260K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, with 5+ years in DoW
  • Active Top Secret security clearance necessary
  • Master's or Doctorate preferred
  • Expertise in acquisition documentation and executive briefings
  • Strong analytical and communication skills essential
  • Experience supporting senior leadership interactions

Responsibilities

  • Assist in acquisition documentation preparation and reviews
  • Recommend enhancements to acquisition processes
  • Deliver analytical reports and justifications
  • Support assessments for architectural gaps and integration
  • Maintain and analyze acquisition forecasts for accuracy
  • Provide strategic planning and communications alignment
  • Facilitate strategic meetings and track progress on goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Education assistance programs
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies
Full Job Description
Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Strategic Executive Analyst to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

As a Principal Strategic Executive Analyst your duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Assist government personnel in the preparation, review, and oversight of acquisition documentation.
  • Provide recommendations to streamline and improve all phases of the acquisition process for programs.
  • Prepare and review reports, papers, briefings, and staff packages for Program Executive Officer (PEO) leadership through appropriate coordination channels.
  • Deliver detailed analysis, supporting documentation, and justification for research efforts, including corrective action plans and recommendations.
  • Support the PEO in assessing and closing architectural gaps through management and integration of portfolio programs and relevant external initiatives.
  • Provide information, analysis, and recommendations to align research, development, demonstrations, exercises, acquisitions, manpower, and funding.
  • Maintain, update, and analyze the acquisition forecast to ensure accuracy and consistency and identify gaps or deficiencies.
  • Leverage portfolio integration activities to support out-year budget planning.
  • Draft and review acquisition documentation for initiatives addressing gaps.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with policy, guidance, acquisition strategy, technical approach, milestones, schedules, risk assessments, and performance objectives.
  • Recommend acquisition strategies and support market research activities.
  • Collect, analyze, store, and disseminate acquisition lessons learned.
  • Analyze program baselines and schedules.
  • Recommend executable options to address changes affecting performance, schedule, or funding, subject to government approval.
  • Provide advice and recommendations on acquisition efforts and report program status to the government.
  • Support the review, compilation, and staffing of documentation for milestone and major program reviews by senior acquisition officials.
  • Conduct independent assessments of portfolio and program risks, planning, and execution.
  • Provide engineering, technical, architectural, and acquisition expertise to support strategic decision-making.
  • Assist with the development, publication, approval, and maintenance of the PEO Strategic Plan.
  • Assess future system architecture alternatives and recommend improvements to planning methodologies.
  • Evaluate and report current and projected manpower requirements aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Track and report progress on Strategic Plan goals, commitments, and initiatives.
  • Integrate Human Capital Investment planning into the Strategic Plan.
  • Facilitate strategic planning meetings, steering committees, and off-site sessions.
  • Ensure planning documents align with strategic objectives and support leadership decision-making.
  • Provide analysis to support situational awareness and issue resolution.
  • Conduct and support research assignments to ensure consistency in interpretation and analysis.
  • Coordinate research and analytical efforts with government stakeholders and external or foreign partners.
  • Support long-range strategic planning and recommend administrative policies and procedures, subject to government approval.
  • Research, draft, and edit articles, speeches, and testimony supporting PEO missions, operations, and initiatives.
  • Ensure communications align with the PEO's mission, vision, and goals.
  • Develop, verify, and synthesize information from internal sources.
  • Recommend message structure, tone, and organization to meet communication objectives.
  • Coordinate messaging for internal and external audiences.
  • Edit and refine materials for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Prepare and organize supporting graphics for presentations.


Required Qualifications:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • 10+ years of Relevant Experience with 5+ years of DoW related experience
  • Must have and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field
  • 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of DoW related experience
  • Acquisition documentation preparation and review
  • Executive-level briefing development
  • Strategic planning and portfolio analysis
  • Program schedule and performance analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
  • Knowledge of DoW acquisition processes and governance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to support and interact with senior leadership
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • TS/SCI clearance


Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 0-15%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary Range: $225,000-$260,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

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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