Program Manager, Principal

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Program Manager, Principal to support the development and sustainment of systems assigned to the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division at Randolph AFB, TX. The role involves providing expertise and support for existing legacy programs and new acquisition programs, including user engagement, strategic planning, executive consulting, and acquisition strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support for legacy sustainment programs and new acquisition programs.
• Support Government user understanding and engagement, along with strategic planning activities.
• Deliver consulting and executive support to defense/Government programs and personnel.
• Offer executive knowledge and insight on Governmental issues.
• Perform analysis and develop recommendations with substantial impact on Governmental programs, processes, and activities.
• Provide key insight into Governmental plans, policies, processes, management strategies, and systems acquisition.
• Identify and advise on acquisition strategies following DoW 5001, Business Capabilities Lifecycle, and Performance Based Service contracts.
• Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and manage all acquisition efforts.
• Advise the PM on best practice PM principles to achieve process improvements, efficiencies, and cost avoidance.
• Analyze acquisition issues and develop risk reduction and mitigation approaches for program planning, control, and execution.
• Advise on responses to governance and MDA requirements, Higher Headquarters engagements, and other oversight required to support the acquisition process.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 12 years of which must be in the DoW.
• OR, bachelor’s degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, 15 of which must be in the DoW.
• OR, 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 of which must be in the DoW.
• Experience in providing program oversight and developing documentation and an IMS to support the acquisition of new IT business systems and capabilities IAW DoWI 5000.75.
• Knowledge and/or experience managing Agile Software Development Methodology projects.
• Knowledge and/or experience using Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).
• Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain (required to start).

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly proficient with computers and software applications, including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, etc.).
• Expert attention-to-detail and highly organized.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Oracle-based IT systems.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Air Force Human Resources and Payroll systems.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP or DAWIA Program Management Certifications.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Work Location

Onsite at Randolph AFB, TX.