Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager located in Kettering, OH (WPAFB/Dayton, OH area) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES), the Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability for PODs (RAMPOD) program provides serialized asset tracking to collect, process, collate, validate, report, and archive reliability, availability, maintainability, configuration, inventory, status, performance (sortie/mission), maintenance and warranty data for Pods and Integrated Systems through web- based applications. RAMPOD is designated as a critical Financial Feeder System to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position requires a highly motivated Program Manager who has 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. Program management resources shall have:
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs;
- Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines and be able to recommend viable solutions to problems as well as the pursuit of alternative courses of action;
- Abilities to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation, e.g., briefings, documents, and plans;
- Abilities to plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment;
- Abilities to formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives;
- Abilities to support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports, e.g., Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES) or Monthly Activity Report (MAR);
- Abilities to support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews and Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reviews; and,
- Abilities to support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
The Program Manager Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical/professional field. Possesses the ability to perform tasks independently and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise (Program Office, Enterprise and Staff Level Support interface).
EDUCATION:
Minimum Recommended Education and Experience:
Advanced Degree (MA/MS) in Business Administration, Management Information Systems or other relevant discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD , or
BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems or other relevant discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD , or,
15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD .
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
PMI Certified Program Management Professional (PMP) – Beneficial but not required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be proficient with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Must be familiar with using MS Teams and MS SharePoint for project collaboration
- Experience with managing Air Force Risk Management process in support of the acquisition process
- A working understanding of Agile Development is required
- Familiarity with Atlassian Tools; Jira and Confluence is required
- Prior experience with DoD Acquisition programs under DoD 5000.02 or 5000.75 policy is desired (but not required)
- Candidate must be a US Citizen
- Candidate must possess and be able to maintain a T3/SECRET Level Clearance
U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Security Clearance : Secret
Schedule: 40 Hrs/week
Work Location: Kettering, OH
Travel: 0-10%
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.
Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class .
