Technical Defense Program Manager: Strategy & Execution

starfish; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; 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

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Accounts and Health Re-

Job summary

Torch Technologies is seeking a high-performing Program Manager - Technical to support the Technology Development Business Unit in Huntsville, AL. This role drives strategy, performance, and growth across the division, coordinating with senior leadership, technical leads, and customers in a fast-paced defense environment.

The qualified candidate will manage schedules, costs, and resources, integrate EVM and EAC analyses, and support proposals, contracts, and business development efforts while

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of engineering project or program management experience.
• Experience developing integrated master schedules, estimates, pricing, and executing projects within budget and schedule.
• Experience managing engineering-intensive projects within a structured quality management environment.
• Experience supporting proposals, contract execution, and defense-related programs.
• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance management.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate inputs across technical teams to support integrated business planning and program execution.
• Integrate cost, schedule, resources, and technical requirements to support successful program execution.
• Develop and maintain schedules, forecasts, budgets, and program performance metrics.
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM), Estimates at Completion (EACs), and cost/schedule variance analysis.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, white papers, and other program documentation.
• Support risk management activities, including schedule mitigation and avoidance actions.
• Provide regular communication to senior leadership and customers on technical, financial, and schedule performance.
• Support customer engagement, technical strategy, and business development activities.
• Support proposal development, pricing, and execution of defense-related programs.
• Collaborate with program managers, technical leads, and senior leadership to support resource planning and forecasting.
• Support the development and execution of IR&D initiatives and new programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, program performance, and organizational growth.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or related technical discipline

Active Secret Security Clearance eligibility

Job description

Torch Technologies is seeking a high-performing Program Manager - Technical to support the Technology Development Business Unit in Huntsville, AL. This role drives strategy, performance, and growth across the division, coordinating with senior leadership, technical leads, and customers in a fast-paced defense environment.

The qualified candidate will manage schedules, costs, and resources, integrate EVM and EAC analyses, and support proposals, contracts, and business development efforts while