Principal Program Manager

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Hanscom AFB, MA

3d•$150,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Program Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 of which must be in the DoW OR 30 years of experience with 20+ years of DoW related experience
Familiarity with cloud-based systems (cost/performance management)
Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps
Comprehensive knowledge of DoW systems acquisition and program management (DoWI 5000.02, 5000.75)
Understanding of DoW and Air Force acquisition environments
Ability to measure acquisition program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative techniques
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce acquisition documentation
Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field with 20 years of experience, 12 years within the DoW
Experience supporting site surveys
Experience in acquisition planning, reporting, and documentation compliance
Experience in risk management planning and execution
Experience supporting RFP and contract execution
Experience using DoW acquisition systems
Experience with EVM and milestone reporting
DoW acquisition processes and program management frameworks
ACAT program support
Acquisition documentation (APB, LCSP, ADM, MAR, SAR, DAES)
EVM and IMS analysis
RFP/SOW/SRD/CDRL support
Risk management support
MPE and OFP schedule support
Microsoft Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR
Cloud-based systems
Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, DevOps
Effective communication with senior leadership and IPTs
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to analyze complex programs and provide recommendations
Ability to coordinate across stakeholders
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret and apply DoW acquisition policies

Responsibilities

Support Program Manager and IPT Leads in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Assist with planning and implementing acquisition strategies, including requirements analysis, technical approaches, risk assessment, and cost/schedule evaluation.
Support execution of acquisition and development processes with Government teams and prime contractors.
Contribute to RFP development (SOWs, system specifications, SRDs, CDRLs).
Review acquisition documentation (Acquisition Strategies, LCSPs, APBs, ADMs, Risk Management Plans).
Develop and update required acquisition reports and program updates (MAR, SAR, DAES, APB).
Support program risk management activities per AFPAM 63-128.
Coordinate EVM and IMS analysis and review contractor schedules, deliverables, and integration plans.
Assist with ECP and RFP evaluations and preparation of funding documentation using CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities and ensure alignment with operational aircraft and OFP schedules.
Support acquisition efforts under DoWI 5000.02, 5000.80, and 5000.81.
Participate in mission planning, capability development, event integration, evaluation, and reporting.
Support site surveys, acquisition planning, documentation compliance, risk management execution, DoW acquisition systems usage, and milestone reporting.