Program Manager, Principal

starfish; Randolph Air Force Base (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; 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

Health Reimbursement Accounts

EAP

education assistance

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies seeks a Program Manager, Principal to support Air Force HR Systems programs at Randolph AFB, TX. This role requires leadership over legacy and new IT programs, with emphasis on governance, acquisition, and enterprise planning for DoD systems.

Candidates should have advanced degrees and extensive DoD experience, including Agile capabilities and security clearance. Onsite work at Randolph AFB is expected with no relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Requires Secret Clearance and ability to maintain it.
• Experience in providing program oversight and developing IMS for acquisition of IT systems.
• Experience with Agile software development projects and Agile tools like JIRA/Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support for legacy sustainment and new acquisition programs.
• Support HR Systems Division for enterprise planning activities.
• Provide consulting and executive support to defense/government programs and personnel.
• Advise on governance, policy interpretation, and acquisition strategies.
• Develop risk reduction and mitigation approaches for program planning, control, and execution.

Skills

Program oversight

Agile development

Agile tools

DoW knowledge

Education

Master's or Doctorate in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

DoW certifications as described

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

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 a Program Manager, Principal to join a team to support the development and sustainment of systems assigned to the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division at Randolph AFB, TX.

As a Program Manager, Principal your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Provide the expertise and support associated with existing legacy (sustainment) programs and new acquisition programs.
• Essential support for the Government involves user understanding and engagement along with strategic planning capabilities, including support provided to the HR Systems Division for strategic and enterprise planning activities.
• Providing consulting and executive support to defense/Government programs and personnel.
• Providing executive knowledge and insight on Governmental issues.
• Performing analysis and developing recommendations that may have substantial impact on Governmental programs, processes and activities; and,
• Providing key insight into Governmental plans, policies, processes, management strategies and systems acquisition.
• Identify and advise on acquisition strategies following principles outlined in both DoW 5001, the Business Capabilities Lifecycle and Performance Based Service contracts.
• Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts.
• Advise the PM on best practice PM principles to achieve substantial process improvements, efficiencies, and potential cost avoidance.
• Analyze acquisition issues and develops risk reduction and mitigation approaches for improving program planning, control, and execution.
• Advise on responses to governance and MDA requirements, Higher Headquarters (HHQ) engagements, and other oversight required to support the acquisition process.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoW.
• OR, bachelor’s degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 of which must be in the DoW.
• OR, 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 of which must be in the DoW.
• Experience in providing program oversight and developing documentation and an IMS to support the acquisition of new IT business systems and capabilities IAW DoWI 5000.75
• Knowledge and/or experience managing Agile Software Development Methodology projects.
• Knowledge and/or experience using Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain. (required to start)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly proficient with computers and software applications to include Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, etc.), expert attention-to-detail & highly organized.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Oracle-based IT systems.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Air Force Human Resources and Payroll systems.

Preferred Certifications:

• PMP or DAWIA Program Management Certifications
• CompTIA Security + Certification

Schedule:(M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite at Randolph AFB, TX

Travel:No

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
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• Health Saving Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• paid time off
• 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. 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.