Program Manager, Senior

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Program Manager with knowledge and experience in Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI) 5000.75 and 5000.02 to support the development and sustainment of systems for the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division. The candidate will provide expert support for existing legacy programs and new acquisition programs in accordance with DoDI 5000.75 and 5000.02, leveraging specialists and consultants to meet mission requirements. Responsibilities include user engagement, strategic planning, executive consulting, analysis, and insight into Government plans, policies, processes, management strategies, and systems acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support for legacy sustainment programs and new acquisition programs.
• Support user understanding and engagement, and strategic planning activities for the HR Systems Division.
• Offer consulting and executive support to defense/Government programs and personnel.
• Provide 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.
• Support the Government PM in developing acquisition strategies for system deployments across the Air Force.
• Identify and advise on acquisition strategies aligned with DoD 5001, the Business Capabilities Lifecycle, and Performance Based Service contracts.
• Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and manage acquisition efforts.
• Advise on best-practice PM principles to achieve process improvements, efficiencies, and cost avoidance.
• Analyze acquisition issues and develop risk reduction and mitigation approaches to improve program planning, control, and execution.
• Advise on responses to governance and Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) requirements, Higher Headquarters (HHQ) engagements, and other oversight needs.
• Identify programmatic issues and develop recommendations to facilitate resolution.
• Support leadership in day-to-day program management by creating Integrated Master Schedules that account for interdependencies between new acquisition programs and existing HR Systems’ legacy sustainment programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of program-related experience, with 5 years specifically in the Department of Defense (DoD).
• OR 15 years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications.
• Proficiency in using DoDI 5000.75 to acquire and sustain software applications.
• Knowledge and/or experience managing Agile Software Development Methodology projects.
• Knowledge and/or experience using Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Active Secret Clearance (required to start).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with 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.
• PMP or DAWIA Program Management Certifications (desired).
• CompTIA Security+ Certification (desired).

Benefits

• ESOP participation.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off and holidays.