Senior Contracting Program Manager

starfish; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Contracting Program Manager to provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and IPTs across the acquisition lifecycle at Hanscom AFB, MA. You will handle cost, schedule, performance, risk management, and documentation for Air Force programs.

Responsibilities include preparing RFP materials, reviewing procurement documents, and maintaining MARs/SARs/APBs while coordinating with government stakeholders and prime

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 12+ years in DoW programs or 15 years with 8+ years in DoW programs.
• Strong written and oral communication, ability to produce quality program documentation.
• Experience with acquisition lifecycle, budget, schedules, risk management and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support program leadership with analysis, solutions, and recommendations to ensure contract execution and program health.
• Provide expert Program Management input for RFPs, including system specifications, EW Systems, SOWs, and CDRLs.
• Review acquisition documents and provide programmatic assessments for consistency and accuracy.
• Prepare and support statutory/regulatory acquisition reports and milestone documentation per DoW 5000.02.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders and prime contractors on acquisition processes.
• Develop and maintain acquisition documentation (MARs, SARs, DAEs, APBs) for ACAT I-III.
• Support Life Cycle Logistics and operational sustainment activities.
• Draft contractual correspondence and support source selection strategies and RFP development.

Skills

Contract management

RFP analysis

Agile/CI-CD

Life cycle logistics

Budget/financial reconciliation

Communication to leadership

Cloud-based systems

DoW/AF guidance

Program evaluation

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!

Senior Contracting Program Manager

This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

The Senior Contracting Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.

Senior Program Manager, your duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support program leadership with analysis, solutions, and recommendations to ensure successful contract execution and overall program health.
• Provide expert Program Management input for RFPs, including system specifications, EW Systems (SRDs), SOWs, CDRLs, and other proposal materials.
• Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, Acquisition Strategies, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs, milestone briefings) and provide programmatic assessments for consistency and accuracy.
• Prepare, review, and support statutory/regulatory acquisition reports and milestone documentation in accordance with DoWI 5000.02.
• Support acquisition and development processes with Government stakeholders and prime contractors.
• Apply non-technical acquisition management expertise aligned with DoWD 5000.1, DoWI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and applicable DoW/AF/AFMC/AFLCMC directives.
• Assist in planning and evaluating acquisition strategies, including policy compliance, technical requirements, risk assessment, market research, and deliverable evaluation. Support Urgent Capability and Middle Tier Acquisition activities per DoWI 5000.80 and 5000.81.
• Develop and maintain acquisition documentation (MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs) for ACAT I-III programs using tools such as MS Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR, and other DoW/OSD systems.
• Provide critical support to Life Cycle Logistics and operational sustainment activities.
• Coordinate and interpret acquisition project requirements, providing recommendations on complex issues affecting program execution.
• Review and track prime contractor deliverables and schedules.
• Assess program integration plans and provide feedback.
• Draft contractual correspondence related to program management.
• Support source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, RFP development, and administrative processes.
• Monitor DoW acquisition reform updates and recommend program adjustments related to RDC, Evolutionary Acquisition, Spiral Development, and Incremental Development.
• Identify and communicate policy gaps, interpretations, and management needs across acquisition efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree, and minimum of 12 years of experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoW programs, OR 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoW programs.
• Technical Skills
  • PCO Prep
  • Contract Close Out
  • Financial Reconciliation / MOCS -
  • Review of documents from the program management staff
  • Mentoring and Training of Acquisition staff
  • Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
  • Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
  • Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoWI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoW and the Air Force
  • Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
  • Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents,and plans
• Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to develop and present briefings to senior leadership
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced acquisition environment
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Government and contractor teams
• Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: onsite on Hanscom AFB

Travel: Yes, customer discretion

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary Range $120,000 - $140,000

The 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.

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.

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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