Program Manager, Journeyman

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Program Manager, Journeyman to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Directorate (AFLCMC/HB).

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and program management support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads in support of E-7 program objectives.
• Support program execution activities to ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies, including DoDI 5000.02, DoDI 5000.80, and DoDI 5000.81.
• Aid in developing and implementing acquisition strategies that support program cost, schedule, performance, and technical objectives.
• Evaluate program health and provide recommendations regarding program execution, schedule performance, resource requirements, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain acquisition reports and program documentation including Monthly Acquisition Reports (MAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) inputs, Acquisition Program Baselines (APBs), and executive-level briefings.
• Support risk management activities including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and coordination of program risk boards and working groups.
• Assist with source selection activities including acquisition planning, evaluation criteria development, proposal reviews, and contract administration support.
• Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities and coordinate efforts to align mission planning capabilities with operational and testing requirements.
• Provide lifecycle logistics, sustainment, and operational planning support to ensure mission readiness and system integration.
• Monitor acquisition policy updates, process improvements, and software acquisition initiatives to support effective program execution.
• Collaborate with government personnel, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve programmatic issues and support successful program outcomes.
• Support Agile software development, DevSecOps, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) initiatives where applicable.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• High School Diploma
• Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition and program management principles as defined in DoWI 5000.02 and DoWI 5000.75.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques used to gather, analyze, and measure acquisition program effectiveness, efficiency, and performance.
• Experience supporting acquisition program execution, reporting, and decision-making activities.
• Ability to develop acquisition documentation, briefings, plans, and program management products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience, including at least 3 years supporting DoW; OR 8 Years of directly related experience, including at least 5 years supporting DoW
• 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
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps principles
• Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management activities
• Experience supporting acquisition reporting, risk management, and milestone review activities
• Experience using Microsoft Office and DoW acquisition systems including IDECS, EDA, and CCaR
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with Government personnel, contractors, and Integrated Product Teams

Benefits

• 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
• holidays