Program Manager, Principal

Freedom Real Estate; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Torch Technologies seeks a Principal Program Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom AFB, MA. The role focuses on acquisition and program support, contract execution, and risk management to ensure cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met.

Responsibilities include preparing RFP inputs, maintaining program health, and coordinating with stakeholders to align mission planning and lifecycle logistics with operational needs.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years of related experience with 12 in DoD settings, or 30 years of related experience with 12 in DoD.
• Onsite location at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Responsibilities

• Provide program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and IPT Leads, guiding execution to meet cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Support contract execution through analysis of acquisition documents, milestone briefs, and risk plans.
• Develop and maintain program reports (e.g., MAR, APB) and briefings; ensure consistency across deliverables.
• Manage risk, coordinate risk boards, and assist in lifecycle logistics and sustainment planning.
• Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems and align capabilities with flight program schedules.

Education

BS Degree

Tools

CCaR

IDECS

EDA

Job description

## Program Manager, PrincipalApply: Hanscom AFB, MA: Full time: Posted Today: R2168**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 has an exciting opportunity for a **Principal Program Manager** providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center-Ground Base Air Defense Sensor division (AFLCMC/ESG).The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.As a **Program Manager, Principal** your duties include, but are not limited to:* **Acquisition and Program Support:** Provide program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team Leads, guiding program execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Ensure adherence to DoD directives and policies, including DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.80, and DoDI 5000.81.* **Contract Execution and Oversight:** Support contract execution through expert analysis and solutions, including reviewing acquisition documents, milestone decision briefings, and risk management plans. Prepare inputs for RFPs such as system specifications, SOWs, and CDRLs.* **Program Health Analysis:** Evaluate program health, advise leadership on options to maintain objectives, and assist in planning acquisition strategies that align with DoD and Air Force policies.* **Documentation and Reporting:** Develop and maintain acquisition reports (e.g., MAR, DAES, APB), prepare briefings, and ensure consistency across program deliverables. Utilize tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.* **Risk Management:** Develop, maintain, and execute program risk management plans, facilitating risk identification, analysis, and mitigation while coordinating program risk boards and working groups.* **Source Selection and Contract Administration:** Assist in developing source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, and RFP documentation. Provide recommendations for incentive clauses and evaluate contractor proposals.* **Mission Planning and Operational Support:** Oversee Mission Planning Environment (MPE) systems to ensure they meet operational and testing requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders to align MPE capabilities with operational flight program schedules.* **Lifecycle Logistics and Sustainment:** Provide critical support for lifecycle logistics, operational planning, and sustainment strategies, ensuring mission readiness and effective system integration.* **Policy and Process Improvement:** Monitor DoD acquisition reforms and advise leadership on process improvements, cost avoidance strategies, and policy interpretations. Ensure compliance with updated regulations and directives.* **Stakeholder Engagement:** Collaborate with division branch chiefs, program managers, and contractors to provide expert guidance, streamline integration, and address programmatic issues affecting overall performance## ## Required Qualifications:* U.S. Citizenship.* BS Degree and 20+ years of directly related experience with 12 years of experience in a DoW setting OR* 30 years of directly related experience and 12 of which must be in the DoW.**Work Location:** Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA**Schedule**: Full- Time**Salary Range:** $155,000 - $175,000The 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. #LI-AH1 **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.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.