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Job Title

EPASS GBH.024 - Program Manager (Senior)

Location

Texas - San Anton Randolph AFB - San Antonio, TX US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking a Program Manager (PM) (Senior) to join a team to support the development and sustainment of systems assigned to the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division. The candidate shall provide the expertise and support associated with existing legacy (sustainment) programs and new acquisition programs. Capabilities include the use of specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support to the customer's mission requirements. Essential support for the Government involves user understanding and engagement along with strategic planning capabilities, including support provided to the HR Systems Division for strategic and enterprise planning activities. Capabilities also include: providing consulting and executive support to defense/Government programs and personnel; providing executive knowledge and insight on Governmental issues; performing analysis and developing recommendations that may have substantial impact on Governmental programs, processes and activities; and providing key insight into Governmental plans, policies, processes, management strategies and systems acquisition. This position supports the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES)/GBH Human Resources Systems Division at Randolph AFB, TX.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with 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.

The candidate shall provide the expertise and support associated with existing legacy (sustainment) programs and new acquisition programs. Capabilities include the use of specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support to the customer's mission requirements. Essential support for the Government involves user understanding and engagement along with strategic planning capabilities, including support provided to the HR Systems Division for strategic and enterprise planning activities. Capabilities also include:

• Providing consulting and executive support to defense/Government programs and personnel.
• Providing executive knowledge and insight on Governmental issues.
• Performing analysis and developing recommendations that may have substantial impact on Governmental programs, processes and activities; and,
• Providing key insight into Governmental plans, policies, processes, management strategies and systems acquisition.

This support will stay in contact with several organizations to include the US Space Command, A1 Digital Transformation Activity, Air Force Personnel Center, SAF/AQ, SAF/FM, SAF/US (M), HAF/A1, HAF/CVA, HAF/RES, USecAF, and SECAF that are looking at the way forward for a combined Personnel and Pay System and will provide recommendations where programs may fit for subsuming, interfacing and enhancing the core capabilities. This capability will aid the HR Systems Division in assigning realistic program milestones, prioritizing future activities, and identifying the proper funding needed to achieve the Division's present and future objectives. The Senior shall provide support that aids the Government PM in the development of acquisition strategies associated efforts with the deployment of systems across the Air Force. Duties include the following:

• Identify and advise on acquisition strategies following principles outlined in both DoD 5001, the Business Capabilities Lifecycle and Performance Based Service contracts.
• Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts.
• Advise the PM on best practice PM principles to achieve substantial process improvements, efficiencies, and potential cost avoidance.
• Analyze acquisition issues and develops risk reduction and mitigation approaches for improving program planning, control, and execution.
• Advise on responses to governance and MDA requirements, Higher Headquarters (HHQ) engagements, and other oversight required to support the acquisition process; and,
• Identify programmatic issues and develop recommendations to facilitate issue resolution as well as support the GBH PMs, Section, Branch and Division leadership in the day-to-day management of the programs by expertly creating Integrated Master Schedules including all the interdependencies of new acquisition programs with existing HR Systems' legacy (sustainment) programs.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

* Education

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
• OR, bachelor's degree in a related field 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 as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 8 of which must be in the DoD.

Specific Work Experience

• Knowledge and/or experience managing Agile Software Development Methodology projects.
• Knowledge and/or experience using Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.).

Certifications

• PMP or DAWIA Program Management Certifications (Highly Desired)
• CompTIA Security + Certification - Highly Desirable;

* Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• * U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly proficient with computers and software applications to include Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, etc.), expert attention-to-detail & highly organized.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Oracle-based IT systems.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Air Force Human Resources and Payroll systems.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: SECRET

Schedule:(M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Randolph AFB, TX

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:Possible

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.

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