Senior Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) SME

Senior Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) SME Training Program Lead

Torch Technologies is seeking a Senior Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) SME Patriot Training Program Manager to lead and manage the National Guard Patriot Training Program (PTP) in support of the 263d Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC) and aligned Air Defense Artillery Brigades.

Duties

• Lead and manage the National Guard Patriot Training Program (PTP) supporting the 263d AAMDC and Air Defense Artillery Brigades in South Carolina, Ohio, and Florida.
• Provide senior-level advisory support to government leadership on Integrated Air and Missile Defense operational planning, system employment, and training strategy.
• Serve as the lead subject matter expert for AMD operational concepts, defense design analysis, and mission planning supporting National Guard and joint force training objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and instruct Programs of Instruction (POI) for Air and Missile Defense operations, including Patriot system employment, defense design, and integrated battle management.
• Plan and coordinate training schedules, curriculum development, and operational exercises to support readiness requirements across multiple National Guard ADA units.
• Conduct classroom and operational training for personnel ranging from junior operators to senior military leadership audiences.
• Analyze and evaluate Air and Missile Defense defense designs across multiple theaters of operation to support training objectives and operational understanding.
• Prepare students for attendance at the Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer (ADAFCO) Course including air battle management instruction using BC3-T systems.
• Support Nimble Fire and other operational exercises as an ADAFCO, operational planner, and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) operator.
• Collaborate with U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps personnel to enhance joint Air Battle Management training and operational coordination.
• Maintain expertise in current and emerging Integrated Air and Missile Defense capabilities including IBCS, Patriot, THAAD, LTAMDS, ALPS, RIG-360, TPW, and RT3.
• Provide briefings and operational updates to senior military leadership including General Officers and senior staff officers.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM-related field or equivalent professional and operational experience
• 12+ years of experience in Air and Missile Defense operations, planning, training, or system employment
• Active Top Secret / TS-SCI security clearance required
• Extensive knowledge of Integrated Air and Missile Defense operational planning and defense design development
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training programs and Programs of Instruction (POI)
• Operational experience with Patriot and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) employment within an Integrated Air and Missile Defense architecture
• Experience supporting Air Battle Management operations and joint air defense integration across Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps organizations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within government and contractor teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience supporting DoD operational environments and joint training activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Military operational experience in Integrated Air and Missile Defense operations
• Experience with Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) operations and employment
• Experience with systems including Patriot, THAAD, Tactical Planning Workstation (TPW), BC3-T, Reconfigurable Table Top Trainer (RT3), and Tactical Data Link frameworks
• Familiarity with AMD capabilities such as LTAMDS, ALPS, and RIG-360
• Experience supporting large-scale operational exercises such as Nimble Fire
• Experience working with joint partners including the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy
• Experience developing operational training materials and instructional programs in a defense or military environment

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Onsite, Redstone Arsenal

Travel: Yes, 2530% depending on training requirements

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No