Program Manager, Senior

Torch Technologies, Inc.•Kettering, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is hiring a Senior Program Manager in Kettering, Ohio (Dayton/WPAFB) to support its EPASS GB contract and the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate. The role supports the Reliability and Maintainability Information System (REMIS), the Air Force’s enterprise maintenance data system. REMIS collects, validates, edits, standardizes, and reports equipment maintenance information worldwide, and provides accounting and accountability data, readiness and availability status, reliability and maintainability information, trend analysis, failure prediction, utilization, and configuration status. The role supports research, development, test, and evaluation efforts to modernize and improve this Air Force capability. The Program Manager applies advanced acquisition and program management knowledge, independently performs program-management tasks, and oversees junior and journeyman contractor personnel. The position interfaces with program office, enterprise, and staff-level organizations and applies relevant standards, procedures, and practices. It supports acquisition planning, analysis, reporting, reviews, schedules, and briefings to help meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. This is an onsite position with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and 0–10% travel. The position is not contingent upon contract award; relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
A T1/NACI clearance, which the candidate must maintain.
One of the following education and experience combinations: an advanced degree (MA/MS) in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or another relevant discipline and 10 years of experience, including 5 years in the Department of War; a BA/BS degree in one of those disciplines and 12 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including 5 years in the Department of War; or 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, including 8 years in the Department of War.
Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition and program-management principles, policies, and practices as defined in DoWI 5000.02 and 5000.75.
Knowledge of roles and relationships within the Department of War and the Air Force.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and produce quality acquisition and program documentation.
Advanced expertise in the technical or professional field, including the ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and Outlook.
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for project collaboration.
Experience managing the Air Force Risk Management process in support of acquisition.
Working understanding of Agile Development.
Familiarity with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence.
Prior experience with Department of Defense acquisition programs under DoW 5000.02 or 5000.75 policy.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Agile certifications.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs using qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Assess whether programs are within schedule and cost baselines, recommend viable solutions to problems, and consider alternative courses of action.
Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition activities related to development, production, and deployment of weapon systems and associated equipment.
Formulate plans and recommend strategies for meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports such as Defense Acquisition Executive Summaries and Monthly Activity Reports.
Support program management reviews, senior-level meetings and reviews, and Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule reviews.
Support and develop briefings and schedules covering program status and acquisition tasks for senior management.
Communicate orally and in writing and prepare acquisition and program documentation, including briefings, documents, and plans.
Perform program-management tasks independently and oversee junior and journeyman contractor personnel.