Principal Program Manager

Principal Program Manager

Torch Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Program Manager 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's mission 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 Program Manager your duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support Program Manager and IPT Leads in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Assist with planning and implementing acquisition strategies, including requirements analysis, technical approaches, risk assessment, and cost/schedule evaluation.
• Support execution of acquisition and development processes with Government teams and prime contractors.
• Contribute to RFP development (SOWs, system specifications, SRDs, CDRLs).
• Review acquisition documentation (Acquisition Strategies, LCSPs, APBs, ADMs, Risk Management Plans).
• Develop and update required acquisition reports and program updates (MAR, SAR, DAES, APB).
• Support program risk management activities per AFPAM 63‑128.
• Coordinate EVM and IMS analysis and review contractor schedules, deliverables, and integration plans.
• Assist with ECP and RFP evaluations and preparation of funding documentation using CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
• Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities and ensure alignment with operational aircraft and OFP schedules.
• Support acquisition efforts under DoWI 5000.02, 5000.80, and 5000.81.
• Participate in mission planning, capability development, event integration, evaluation, and reporting.
• Support site surveys, acquisition planning, documentation compliance, risk management execution, DoW acquisition systems usage, and milestone reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 of which must be in the DoW OR
• 30 years of experience with 20+ years of DoW related experience
• Familiarity with cloud-based systems (cost/performance management)
• Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoW systems acquisition and program management (DoWI 5000.02, 5000.75)
• Understanding of DoW and Air Force acquisition environments
• Ability to measure acquisition program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative techniques
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce acquisition documentation
• Must have and maintain an active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field with 20 years of experience, 12 years within the DoW
• Experience supporting site surveys
• Experience in acquisition planning, reporting, and documentation compliance
• Experience in risk management planning and execution
• Experience supporting RFP and contract execution
• Experience using DoW acquisition systems
• Experience with EVM and milestone reporting
• DoW acquisition processes and program management frameworks
• ACAT program support
• Acquisition documentation (APB, LCSP, ADM, MAR, SAR, DAES)
• EVM and IMS analysis
• RFP/SOW/SRD/CDRL support
• Risk management support
• MPE and OFP schedule support
• Microsoft Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR
• Cloud-based systems
• Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, DevOps
• Effective communication with senior leadership and IPTs
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to analyze complex programs and provide recommendations
• Ability to coordinate across stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and apply DoW acquisition policies

Schedule: 40 Hrs/week

Work Location: onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000

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.

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.

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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