Program Manager, Senior

Torch Technologies; Universal City (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies, a 100% employee-owned defense contractor, seeks a Senior Program Manager to support the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division at Randolph AFB. The role emphasizes executive operations, strategic communications, and high-level administrative support to enable leadership to focus on mission objectives.

Candidates must have advanced degrees and DoD experience, including 10 years in the field and 5 in the DoW, with Tier 1 clearance or the ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Advanced degree + 10 years in the field; 5 years in DoW.
• Bachelor's + 12 years in the field; 5 years in DoW.
• 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described.

Responsibilities

• Provide Executive Support & Strategic Communications for the Director and GBH front office.
• Manage weekly staff meetings, slides, and briefings with accurate data for command-level decisions.
• Capture Scrum notes, track Big Rocks, and maintain visibility on top priorities; support CPAR data compilation.

Skills

PMP or DAWIA Program Management Certs

MS Office Suite

Education

Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field with 10 years experience (5 in DoW)

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 12 years experience (5 in DoW)

Tools

DoW experience

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 Program Manager (PM) (Senior) to support the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division at Randolph AFB. This candidate will serve as the GBH Front Office Executive Operations and Workflow Coordinator serves as a critical force multiplier within the GBH front office. This A&AS position provides high-level executive, administrative, and operational support that enables the Director and senior leadership to focus on strategic mission objectives rather than administrative burdens. The incumbent manages the organization's operational rhythm, ensures leadership has decision-quality information, maintains institutional continuity amid frequent personnel turnover, and safeguards statutory compliance across multiple domains.

Core Responsibilities include the following

• Executive Support & Strategic Communications
  • Manage the Director's and front office leadership calendars, including complex meeting synchronization and deconfliction.
  • Develop, format, and maintain weekly staff meeting slides and briefings, ensuring accurate and timely data is presented to drive command-level decisions.
  • Create, update, and manage critical organizational documentation, including the GBH Mission Brief and other strategic communications products for Higher Headquarters (HHQ) and external stakeholders.
• Operational Rhythm & Project Management
  • Facilitate the unit's tactical execution by capturing Scrum notes, tracking strategic "Big Rocks," and maintaining visibility on the Director's top priorities.
  • Compile, aggregate, and update weekly Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (CPAR) data to support government oversight and vendor performance evaluation.
• Unit Readiness & Statutory Compliance
  • Serve as the primary focal point for personnel onboarding and offboarding, ensuring new team members receive immediate access to systems, facilities, and required training to accelerate mission integration.
  • Be able to manage the unit's records management program in accordance with DoW and federal regulations, ensuring proper storage, archiving, and disposition of official records to maintain compliance during audits and Inspector General inspections.
• Key Contributions
  • Institutional Memory & Continuity: In an environment of frequent military and civilian turnover, this position provides essential continuity by preserving knowledge of local procedures, historical context, and leadership preferences.
  • Resource Optimization: Protects the bandwidth of organic government personnel and SMEs by absorbing routine but essential administrative, coordination, and compliance tasks.
  • Risk Mitigation: Prevents degraded command rhythm, compliance vulnerabilities, and onboarding delays that would occur if these responsibilities reverted to already overburdened government staff

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
  • Education
  • Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoW.
  • OR, bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW.
    • OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 8 of which must be in the DoW.
• TIER 1 clearance (required to start) and/or ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Clearance.

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.

• PMP or DAWIA Program Management Certifications (Highly Desired)

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite

Travel: Yes, 10-20%

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 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.

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