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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 has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Strategic Executive Analyst to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES) at Hanscom AFB, MA. The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division'smission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.

As a Principal Strategic Executive Analyst your duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist government personnel in the preparation, review, and oversight of acquisition documentation.

• Provide recommendations to streamline and improve all phases of the acquisition process for programs.

• Prepare and review reports, papers, briefings, and staff packages for Program Executive Officer (PEO) leadership through appropriate coordination channels.

• Deliver detailed analysis, supporting documentation, and justification for research efforts, including corrective action plans and recommendations.

• Support the PEO in assessing and closing architectural gaps through management and integration of portfolio programs and relevant external initiatives.

• Provide information, analysis, and recommendations to align research, development, demonstrations, exercises, acquisitions, manpower, and funding.

• Maintain, update, and analyze the acquisition forecast to ensure accuracy and consistency and identify gaps or deficiencies.

• Leverage portfolio integration activities to support out-year budget planning.

• Draft and review acquisition documentation for initiatives addressing gaps.

• Ensure documentation aligns with policy, guidance, acquisition strategy, technical approach, milestones, schedules, risk assessments, and performance objectives.

• Recommend acquisition strategies and support market research activities.

• Collect, analyze, store, and disseminate acquisition lessons learned.

• Analyze program baselines and schedules.

• Recommend executable options to address changes affecting performance, schedule, or funding, subject to government approval.

• Provide advice and recommendations on acquisition efforts and report program status to the government.

• Support the review, compilation, and staffing of documentation for milestone and major program reviews by senior acquisition officials.

• Conduct independent assessments of portfolio and program risks, planning, and execution.

• Provide engineering, technical, architectural, and acquisition expertise to support strategic decision-making.

• Assist with the development, publication, approval, and maintenance of the PEO Strategic Plan.

• Assess future system architecture alternatives and recommend improvements to planning methodologies.

• Evaluate and report current and projected manpower requirements aligned with strategic objectives.

• Track and report progress on Strategic Plan goals, commitments, and initiatives.

• Integrate Human Capital Investment planning into the Strategic Plan.

• Facilitate strategic planning meetings, steering committees, and off-site sessions.

• Ensure planning documents align with strategic objectives and support leadership decision-making.

• Provide analysis to support situational awareness and issue resolution.

• Conduct and support research assignments to ensure consistency in interpretation and analysis.

• Coordinate research and analytical efforts with government stakeholders and external or foreign partners.

• Support long-range strategic planning and recommend administrative policies and procedures, subject to government approval.

• Research, draft, and edit articles, speeches, and testimony supporting PEO missions, operations, and initiatives.

• Ensure communications align with the PEO's mission, vision, and goals.

• Develop, verify, and synthesize information from internal sources.

• Recommend message structure, tone, and organization to meet communication objectives.

• Coordinate messaging for internal and external audiences.

• Edit and refine materials for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.

• Prepare and organize supporting graphics for presentations.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship

• 10+ years of Relevant Experience with 5+ years of DoW related experience

• Must have and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field

• 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of DoW related experience

• Acquisition documentation preparation and review

• Executive-level briefing development

• Strategic planning and portfolio analysis

• Program schedule and performance analysis

• Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

• Knowledge of DoW acquisition processes and governance

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to support and interact with senior leadership

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• TS/SCI clearance

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 0-15%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary Range: $225,000-$260,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

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.