Assistant SOPGM Program Manager (Senior)

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Job Title

Assistant SOPGM Program Manager (Senior)

Location

Florida - Eglin Air Force Base - Valparaiso, FL 32542 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is currently seeking an Assistant Program Manager to join our Special Operations Precision-Guided Munitions (SOPGM) team at Eglin AFB, FL. This individual will support USSOCOM Det 1 as SOPGM Assistant Program Manager.The successful candidate shall advise and assist the U.S. Special Operations Command, Detachment 1 (USSOCOM Det 1) in all aspects of its developing, fielding, and sustaining systems for diverse Special Operations programs including Ghostrider, Armed overwatch and non-standard aviation, through all phases of development, acquisition, and sustainment. The successful candidate will provide technical and programmatic expertise as it relates to weapon system integration on various Special Operations Forces aircraft. The successful candidate will interface with and advise headquarters, DoD acquisition agencies, and contractors on acquisition planning and sustaining of systems managed through USSOCOM Det 1. Duties include traveling to domestic and foreign locations to participate in system evaluations. The successful candidate shall create plans, schedules, and other program management aids to track and report on progress. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of program execution and participate in meetings, analyses, demonstrations and exercises.

This position requires a highly motivated individual who will perform the following responsibilities:

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  Assistsin the development, implementation and control of contractual, financial, and technical aspects of Special Operations Forces (SOF) munitions projects and programs through all phases of the acquisition life cycle.

  
  
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  Provides technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on SOF munitions test and evaluation (T&E) matters, such as test planning and implementation, test conduct, resource control, and reporting.

  
  
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  Supports Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test (OT), Force Development Evaluation (FDE), Risk Reduction Testing (RRT) and certification for test readiness. Identifies deficiencies, verify compliance with specifications and standards, and assess stability of various system configurations.

  
  
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  Applies knowledge and performs systems engineering acumen in overseeing the integration, testing and deployment of precision guided munitions technology across various Special Operations aircraft platforms.

  
  
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  Prepares, executes, reviews, and analyzes test plans, procedures, metrics, and reports throughout the munitions development life cycle. Develop and write methods of tests, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), test cases, test objectives/procedures, test directives, technical or letter reports, analysis and review of requirements, and other test process documents as required in the conduct of munitions testing.

  
  
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  Assists and advises on planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of Special Operations Forces munitions portfolio funding to include Department of the Air Force, Department of the Army and SOF-peculiar appropriations.

  
  
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  Collaborates in an Agile, self-organizing cross-functional environment. Conducts analyses at all levels of system products to include concept, design, integration and test, installation, operation, and maintenance.

  
  
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  Assists in the development of system requirements, performance measures, test phase entry/exit criteria, analysis of design constraints, functional capabilities, and metrics.

  
  
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  Interacts with System Program Offices, other military services, and Defense industry partners.

  
  
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  Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities with functional specialists including program management, engineering, logistics, contracting, financial management, flight test engineers and organizations external to USSOCOM and the Department of the Air Force.

  
  

Job Requirements

A Master's degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience is required (12 years of experience may be substituted for a Master's degree).

Applicant must have broad skills with regard to requirements management, program planning, and test and evaluation planning and execution.

Relevant experience must include acquisition of previously fielded weapons systems.

Applicant must be capable of functioning in fast-paced, high stress environments where team building is critical to success.

Must be able to communicate effectively.

The candidate must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. This requirement is a condition of employment and must be maintained throughout tenure.

U.S. Citizenship is also required.

Preferred Skills:

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications is highly desired.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:full time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location:Eglin AFB, FL

Travel: average 1-2 X TDY per month, 3-5 days each trip

Relocation Assistance Available: NA

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.

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