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Job Title
Senior Program Manager Location
Washington-DC - Washington, DC 20001 US (Primary) Job Description
Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for aSeniorProgram Managerprovidingsupport to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM). This position is located at the Pentagon in Washington, DC and is 100% onsite. We are seeking a highly skilledSeniorProgram Managerto provide comprehensive support to Government Program Managers across a variety of acquisition programs. This position requires expert knowledge of the FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, AFPAM 63-128, and other applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in acquisition reporting, program strategy development, and life cycle program execution to ensure compliance and mission success for special interest programs designated by the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA). This position requires a highly motivated individual with program management experience to include, but not limited to:
Conduct planning, research, analysis, and assessments to formulate strategies that meet program cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Support efforts to reduce cost and schedule for acquisition and development programs.
Deliver program-level acquisition support to Program Managers and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to maintain acquisition rhythm and deliver warfighter capability.
Analyze program execution and provide actionable insights to maintain cost, schedule, and performance metrics.
Develop and support briefings, schedules, and status updates for senior leadership.
Contribute program management input to RFPs, including system specs, SRDs, SOWs, and CDRLs.
Review and comment on acquisition documentation such as ADMs, LCSPs, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs, and milestone decision briefings.
Prepare statutory and regulatory acquisition reports and milestone documentation per DoDI 5000.02.
Implement and execute acquisition and development processes with government and contractor stakeholders.
Provide non-technical acquisition program guidance aligned with DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and relevant DoD/AF/AFMC/AFLCMC policies.
Identify policy disconnects and interpret acquisition policy for effective execution.
Advise Program Managers on best practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Assist in developing and evaluating acquisition strategies, technical approaches, risk assessments, and requirements.
Support both Urgent Capability Acquisitions (UCAs) and Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) activities per DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.
Coordinate with program scheduling personnel and support scheduling activities.
Develop and maintain program risk management plans per RI3 Guidebook and facilitate program risk reviews.
Support the development of acquisition reports such as MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs, and others required for ACAT I-III programs.
Utilize tools like Microsoft Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR, and other DoD/OSD systems to manage documentation and reporting.
Prepare and submit funding documentation such as Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and Purchase Orders; requires familiarity with CCaR.
Assist in the preparation of acquisition-related briefings, graphics, and reports.
Provide critical support across Life Cycle Logistics and operational supportability efforts.
Evaluate program alignment by comparing direction and planning documents.
Monitor prime contractor deliverables, schedules, integration plans, and IT system interfaces.
Draft contractual correspondence related to program management issues.
Assist with source selection strategy development, including evaluation criteria and RFP support.
Stay current on acquisition reform policies and advise on impacts to programs, including RDC, Spiral, and Incremental Development.
Support mission execution through operational planning, analysis, event integration, execution, and post-event reporting.
Ensure MPE systems support capability demonstrations, test events, and meet OFP schedule requirements.
Support MPE program documentation such as BCRDs, APBs, ADMs, MARs, RDOCs, and obligation/spend plans.
Ensure MPEs meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives and align with MAJCOM operational needs.
Prepare and evaluate ECPs and RFPs for MPEC DOs and provide technical recommendations.
Develop key incentive clause criteria for MPEC-II DOs.
Correlate EVM cost performance data with monthly IMS CDRLs and support risk evaluations.
Provide guidance on DoD directives and AFIs including 5000.1/2, 62-601, 63-101, 63-124, 63-1201, AFPD 62-6, and others.
Bring experience in Mission Planning Independent Validation, Verification & Evaluation, FQT, and software development evaluations.
Identify and address policy gaps across acquisition and sustainment projects.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field and10+ years of related experience with at least 5 years working in the DoD
Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs
Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans.
Deep understanding of DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, AFPAM 63-128, and relevant policy guidance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and other acquisition systems
Experience with EVM, IMS, MAR, SAR, DAES, and milestone documentation
Expertise in risk management methodologies and frameworks
Familiarity with OFP development, MPE fielding, and mission planning systems
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams
Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to think strategically
Capable of managing complex acquisition initiatives in a high-paced environment
Occasional CONUS travel may be required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance.
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes Job Type:Full Time Security Clearance: Top Secret Schedule:Customers discretion Work Location:Pentagon - Washington DC Travel:Yes, OCONUS travel may be required. Relocation Assistance Available: No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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. #LI-EW1 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 https://torchtechnologies.hua.hrsmart.com/ats 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.
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Torch Technologies, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance
Aug 22, 2025