Strategic Operational Manager – DoD Capability Programs

Freedom Real Estate; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Torch Technologies seeks an Operational Manager to support USCENTCOM JCTD and capability development at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. You will lead DIA project operations and collaborate with government stakeholders across directorates to drive CONOPS, TTPs, and transition activities.

The role requires U.S. Citizenship, a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in military or operations, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will produce briefing materials and sustain executive-level program documentation.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of military or relevant operational experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience at a Combatant Command, Service Headquarters, or Joint Staff level.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Program management experience including cost, schedule, and performance oversight.
• Working knowledge of Combatant Command staff activities and JCIDS process.
• Experience evaluating operational requirements, including Joint Urgent Operational Needs and emergent requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational management of assigned Defense Innovation Accelerator (DIA) and Service/Agency capability development projects.
• Collaborate with Technical Managers, Transition Managers, and USCENTCOM SMEs across multiple directorates.
• Serve as chairperson of the Operations IPT, including management of cost work breakdown structures.
• Develop and support program documentation, including Implementation Directives, Management Plans, and monthly reporting to USCENTCOM J8.
• Develop and validate CONOPS, CONEMPS, TTPs, and Training Support Packages (TSPs).
• Prepare white papers, position papers, and executive-level briefings for senior leaders and General Officers.
• Coordinate development of technology assessment strategies and support selection of independent assessment teams.
• Oversee execution of operational assessments and independent evaluation activities during test events.
• Provide test planning support, including requirement decomposition, assessment metrics, data collection plans, and execution documentation.
• Support development of USCENTCOM capability proposals to OSD and the Services.
• Apply analytical expertise to resolve complex operational issues and support test execution, including potential deployment.
• Support final report development and program closeout activities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Torch Technologies seeks an Operational Manager to support USCENTCOM JCTD and capability development at MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. You will lead DIA project operations and collaborate with government stakeholders across directorates to drive CONOPS, TTPs, and transition activities.

The role requires U.S. Citizenship, a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in military or operations, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will produce briefing materials and sustain executive-level program documentation.