Program Manager (Skillbridge)

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 with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. 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 a Program Manager (Skillbridge) to join a team supporting the 96 Cyberspace Test Group (96 CTG) at Eglin AFB, FL.The 96 CTG is responsible for the Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) for Department of Defense (DoD) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), Cyber, and Electronic Warfare (EW) programs from development through sustainment. This position is responsible for project management of C4ISR programs. Individual will also support program management and program engineering activities as necessary.

This position is offered through the DoD SkillBridge Program. The Torch TechnologiesDoD SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks, enlisted or officer. We are proud to help our nation's service members make the transition from active duty to civilian life through specific industry training during the end of their service, up to 180 days.Service members will continue to receive military compensation and benefits through the Department of Defense. Upon completing the program, we aim to bring on every service member as a full-time employee.

As a Program Manager (Skillbridge) your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Provide programmatic support for a wide range of 96 CTG test projects.

• Prepare test cost estimates, customer test agreements, test directives and other project documentation.
• Initiate, develop test requirements for and supervise complex test projects including mission planning systems, flight test, weapons testing, electronic warfare testing, software testing or cybersecurity testing.
• Provide training and mentoring to 96 CTG project managers on test processes, project management processes, project management measurement and control, and project budgets.
• Manage the financial status of test projects including coordinating with financial managers, monitoring funding documents, verifying expenses, and complying with DOD financial and contractual guidance.
• Coordinate test resource requirements with customers, leadership and test engineering personnel.
• Coordinate test project approvals, safety, technical support, range management, facilities, logistics, security, frequency management and reporting for assigned programs.
• Manage project information using Government test management systems for documentation workflows, finance management and project management.
• Travel on occasion in support of project planning, execution or reporting.

Required Qualifications

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Currently an active-duty service member
• Is within 2-4 months of separation or retirement.
• Will receive an honorable discharge.
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to the start of the internship; some bases may require an MOU, an MOU should be completed between the base and Torch as required.
• Meets DoD SkillBridge Qualifications as per DODI 1322.29.

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and at minimum of 3 years of technical experience is required. Six years of technical experience may be substituted for a technical BS Degree or four years of applicable technical experience and an applicable Associates Degree.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD acquisition project management experience.
• Experience designing and implementing test strategies for DOD software or hardware tests.
• Strong understanding of the DOD acquisition, weapons systems, DT&E and OT&E processes.
• Experience interfacing with multiple stakeholders to define project scope, maintain project status, develop schedules and budgets, and develop project documentation.
• Effective oral and written communications skills, good interpersonal communications skills and be comfortable working in a team environment.
• Proficient in the use and integration of MS Office Word, Excel and Power-Point applications.
• Project Management Professional course work or certification.
• DoD operations, test or project management experience.
• Experience in one or more of C4ISR, Range maintenance, Data Links, Defensive Systems or Cybersecurity in the test planning and execution environment.
• Ability to develop, track, and report programmatic information on DoD Programs.

Schedule:as needed per customer request

Work Location: onsite

Travel:yes, approximately 10%

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 and safe-harbor contribution, 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.