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Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a USSPACECOM Security Cooperation and Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Planner to join our team and support Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives, security cooperation plans, programs, and engagements. This position supports United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) by integrating WPS considerations into security cooperation efforts and serving as a subject matter expert on UNSCR 1325, U.S. Public Law 115-68, and Department of Defense directives.

As a USSPACECOM Security Cooperation and Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Planner, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Execute WPS program management.

• Provide WPS perspectives in support of CCMD strategic plans, operations, and activities.

• Develop WPS-related products for international engagements.

• Brief USSPACECOM WPS considerations and initiatives at international engagements.

• Support, inform, and provide SME advice to the HQ staff.

• Maintain collaborative contact with the Joint Staff WPS Lead.

• Maintain a network of trained WPS Focal Points within USSPACECOM HQ and its components.

• Lead or support WPS working group meetings.

• Develop WPS training modules and programs as required.

• Capture lessons learned and best practices and prepare executive-level reports for the Joint Staff, OSD, and the White House.

• Support security cooperation planning efforts, programs, and engagements.

• Research and assess human dynamics and integrate human operational environment considerations into plans, operations, and international engagements.

• Provide briefings, presentations, and reports to senior-level military personnel.

• Conduct studies and assessments related to space and national security.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.

• 10+ years of military experience (active duty or government civilian), including 6 years in HQ staff roles (division, CCMD, or Joint Staff), security cooperation, and/or WPS experience.

• Active TOP SECRET security clearance required.

• Experience supporting security cooperation planning efforts, programs, and international engagements.

• Strong ability to analyze data, extract useful information, and present it in an operationally relevant manner for decision-making.

• Ability to research and assess human dynamics and integrate human operational environment considerations into plans, operations, and engagements.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Experience providing briefings, presentations, and reports to senior-level military personnel.

• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• Experience working on classified networks.

• Experience conducting studies and assessments related to space and national security.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Ability to travel approximately 30 days per year in support of planning and international engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree.

• International relations experience.

• Expertise in integrating WPS perspectives into complex military plans and operations.

• Experience in joint planning, operations, and exercises.

• Experience in security cooperation and international engagements.

• Experience in WPS program planning and execution.

• Experience collaborating with non-military government representatives.

• Experience supporting senior-level military personnel.

• Experience integrating WPS into military relationship development.

• Self-awareness, integrity, attention to detail, and a humble approach to advising and mentoring.

• Initiative, high personal performance standards, and strong teamwork skills.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: Yes (approximately 30 days per year)

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, 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Careers Link as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to HR@torchtechnologies.com. Thank you for your interest in Torch Technologies.