Operational Manager 3

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short‑term disability

Long‑term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Health Saving Accounts and Health Reim

EAP

Education assistance

Paid time off, and holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking an Onsite Operational Manager at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL to support USCENTCOM programs and Joint Capability Demonstrations. You will collaborate closely with government stakeholders and lead DIA and capability development projects to drive mission success.

The role requires strong program management, tactical and strategic planning, and the ability to briefs leaders. Schedule is M-F; 8-5; travel ~25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of military or relevant operational experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required (must be able to maintain).
• Program management experience including cost, schedule, and performance oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day operational management of assigned DIA and capability development projects.
• Collaborate with Technical Managers, Transition Managers, and USCENTCOM SMEs across directorates.
• Chair the Operations IPT, including management of cost work breakdown structures.
• Develop and support program documentation, including Implementation Directives and monthly USCENTCOM J8 reporting.
• Develop and validate CONOPS, CONEMPS, TTPs, and Training Support Packages (TSPs).
• Prepare white papers and executive‑level briefings for senior leaders and General Officers.
• Coordinate technology assessment strategies and select independent assessment teams.
• Oversee execution of operational assessments and evaluation activities during test events.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Operational planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Torch Technologies Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee‑owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL.

Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation’s top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country.

Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee‑owners take in the work we do: “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom”. And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Operational Manager Role

Torch Technologies is seeking an Operational Manager to join our team and support U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) in executing Joint Capability Operational Demonstrations (JCTD) and related capability development efforts. This role requires close collaboration with government stakeholders on‑site at MacDill AFB, supporting operational planning, assessment, and technology transition activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day operational management of assigned Defense Innovation Accelerator (DIA) and Service/Agency capability development projects
• Collaborate closely with Technical Managers, Transition Managers, and USCENTCOM Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across multiple directorates
• Serve as chairperson of the Operations Integrated Product Team (IPT), including management of cost work breakdown structures
• Develop and support program documentation, including Implementation Directives, Management Plans, and monthly reporting to USCENTCOM J8 (CCJ8-RTT)
• Develop and validate CONOPS, CONEMPS, TTPs, and Training Support Packages (TSPs)
• Prepare white papers, position papers, and executive‑level briefings for senior leaders and General Officers
• Coordinate development of technology assessment strategies and support selection of independent assessment teams
• Oversee execution of operational assessments and independent evaluation activities during test events
• Provide test planning support, including requirement decomposition, assessment metrics, data collection plans, and execution documentation
• Support development of USCENTCOM capability proposals to OSD and the Services
• Apply analytical expertise to resolve complex operational issues and support test execution, including potential deployment
• Support final report development and program closeout activities

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of military or relevant operational experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working at a Combatant Command, Service Headquarters, or Joint Staff level
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required (must be able to maintain)
• Program management experience including cost, schedule, and performance oversight
• Working knowledge of Combatant Command staff activities and the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS) process
• Experience evaluating operational requirements, including Joint Urgent Operational Needs and emergent requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at USCENTCOM
• Familiarity with DOTMLPF analysis and capability development processes
• Experience supporting DoD technology development, assessments, and operational testing
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and government stakeholders
• Strong technical writing, reporting, and briefing experience
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications in program management, operations, or related field

Job Details

• Schedule: M-F; 8-5
• Work Location: Onsite, MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida
• Travel: Yes, approximately 25%
• Relocation Assistance Available: No
• Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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Benefits

• 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.

Torch Technologies is dedicated to providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Department of Defense. As defense contractors, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country.

From the CEO's desk... When Bill Roark and Don Holder founded Torch in 2002, they knew that employees were the company's greatest asset. They believed that offering employees a stake in the outcome, by making them all owners, was critical to building a successful organization. I share that feeling. Bill and Don's original intent was fully achieved in 2011 when Torch converted to a 100 percent S-Corp ESOP. Since that time, the company has grown over ten-fold and gained national recognition for the success we have demonstrated as an employee‑owned company. Today, Torch continues to respect the individual contributions of our employee‑owners and to share the rewards of our success.

In addition, we continue to foster an environment of employee recognition, respect, development, and comradery while striving to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We recognize that core to our company is a culture of trust with our employees, customers, business partners, and community. Our management team is committed to continue to earn that trust. This past year, Torch proudly announced that we were Certified Evergreen™. A timely achievement for Torch employee‑owners as they will celebrate Torch’s 20th anniversary this October, becoming Certified Evergreen™ signifies that Torch employee‑owners can look back on Torch’s past with pride, Torch is also looking forward. Becoming Certified Evergreen™ means that Torch has committed to finding ways to make 100 percent employee ownership sustainable so that Torch will remain a private company forever. Going forward, Torch will continue to evolve to address market and technology changes in order to become a major provider of cost-effective technical services and solutions to the Warfighter. We are making significant investments into facilities, equipment, business systems, and research to enable us to provide innovations and timely business services to our clients. We feel that always looking to improve our service is key to sustaining customer trust in the future. Likewise, we believe that continuing to share ownership is one of the ways we maintain employee trust and an unparalleled commitment to succeed. Combined, these timeless principles form the basis of the Torch culture. A culture that we are committed to continue and strive to pass on to the next generation of employee‑owners as an Evergreen Company.