Senior Defense Program Manager: Acquisition Lead

Freedom Real Estate; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; 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 is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead acquisition programs from Kettering, OH (Dayton area). The role emphasizes coordinating cost and schedule baselines, developing briefings, and guiding program reviews for senior management.

Qualified candidates bring advanced degrees or equivalent DoD experience, and strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills. Onsite work and security clearances are expected as part of program oversight.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and ability in their technical/professional field.
• Experience with program management in defense or DoW contexts.
• Ability to plan, analyze and assess system acquisition and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze and measure program effectiveness, schedule and cost baselines.
• Prepare quality program documentation and briefings for senior management.
• Support IMS/IMP reviews and program status schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

MA/MS in Business Administration or MIS

BA/BS in Business Administration or related

15 years related experience with DoW certifications (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

MS SharePoint

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead acquisition programs from Kettering, OH (Dayton area). The role emphasizes coordinating cost and schedule baselines, developing briefings, and guiding program reviews for senior management.

Qualified candidates bring advanced degrees or equivalent DoD experience, and strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills. Onsite work and security clearances are expected as part of program oversight.