Weapons and Tactics Program Manager

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. 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, we directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission is “Lighting the Pathway of Freedom,” and as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we are committed to growing and sustaining our company for the next 100 years.

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Weapons and Tactics Program Manager to join a team assisting the 23rd EWS, 350th Spectrum Warfare Group (350 SWG), 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing (350 SWW) at Eglin AFB, Florida. The 350 SWW is the technical focal point for all electronic warfare (EW) support of warfighter systems for the Combat Air Forces (CAF). The mission includes developing and testing mission data (MD) to defeat enemy radar and infrared guided missile systems, enhancing aircrew and aircraft survivability in combat. This role will provide key advisory services to the 23rd EWS leadership in facilitating overall operations across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and assistance in support of baselining and monitoring execution of programs/activities within the 23rd EWS portfolio.
• Review individual program mission data file (MDF) workflow development for directed Areas of Responsibility (AOR) and ensure compatibility and synergy for other programs developing those same AORs.
• Inform specific platform program technical objectives based on intel assessments of current and future adversary capabilities.
• Support 23rd EWS military intel officer and participate in working groups and study teams on electronic warfare technology readiness, integration and interoperability, and other topics related to concept planning and program/activity initiation and execution.
• Learn about a wide variety of technical and programmatic subjects, ask pertinent questions, and present findings to unit leadership.
• Create presentations and other communications; write briefings/materials for unit leadership.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Master’s degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience; additional years of relevant experience may be substituted depending on totality of experience.
• DoD Program Management Level 2 Certification or multiple years of experience within the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and understanding of Windows-based personal computers and Microsoft Office software.
• Top Secret Clearance required at hire; must be eligible for SCI. This level of security clearance must be maintained throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to navigate nuanced communications at the program leadership level.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational EW experience on any CAF platform, experience in USAF operational employment of Airpower, or similar combat arms experience.
• Previous experience in RF integration, EM spectrum management, antenna design, and digital signal processing.
• Knowledge of EW weapons systems development, test and evaluation, and systems engineering.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Work location: Eglin AFB, FL
• Travel: 10-15%

Benefits

• ESOP participation
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off and holidays