Operational Manager 5

Torch Technologies, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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

holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies, a 100% employee-owned defense contractor, seeks an Operational Manager to support USCENTCOM at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. You will lead operational planning, coordinate with government stakeholders, and oversee multiple capability development projects to ensure mission success.

Responsibilities include developing CONOPS, leading IPTs, preparing briefings for senior leaders, and ensuring effective program management, including cost, schedule, and performance oversight.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of military or relevant operational experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required (must be able to maintain).
• 5+ years of experience at Combatant Command, Service Headquarters, or Joint Staff level.
• Program management experience including cost, schedule, and performance oversight.
• Knowledge of JCIDS process and DoD capability development.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational management of assigned Defense Innovation Accelerator (DIA) and Service/Agency capability development projects.
• Collaborate with Technical Managers, Transition Managers, and USCENTCOM SMEs across multiple directorates.
• Serve as chairperson of the Operations IPT, including cost work breakdown structures.
• Develop and support program documentation and monthly reporting to USCENTCOM J8.
• Develop and validate CONOPS, CONEMPS, TTPs, and Training Support Packages (TSPs).
• Prepare white papers, position papers, and executive-level briefings for senior leaders.
• Coordinate development of technology assessment strategies and select independent assessment teams.
• Oversee execution of operational assessments and independent evaluation activities.
• Provide test planning support: requirement decomposition, metrics, data collection, execution docs.
• Support USCENTCOM capability proposals to OSD and the Services.
• Apply analytical expertise to resolve complex operational issues and support test execution.
• Support final report development and program closeout.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Security clearance TS/SCI

Program management

Cost/schedule/performance oversight

JCIDS knowledge

Operational planning

Analytical skills

Briefing senior leadership

Independent and team work

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!

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.

As an Operational Manager, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• 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 8+ years of military or relevant operational experience
• Minimum of 5 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

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

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
• 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.

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. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.