Torch Technologies, a 100% employee-owned company, is currently seeking to hire an Operational Manager to support U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and add a valued employee-owner to our dynamic and employee-centric culture. The successful candidate will support a wide range of activities related to Joint Capability Operational Demonstrations (JCTD) and other development projects. The candidate will be co-located and work collaboratively with the customer at customer site on McDill AFB, thus requiring the utmost professionalism.

• Provide day-to-day operational management of assigned JCTD or Service/Agency capability development projects, working closely with the Technical Manager, Transition Manager, and USCENTCOM Subject Matter Expert (SME) from supporting directorates.
• Act as the chairperson of the operations Integrated Process Team (IPT), including the cost work breakdown structure for the operational activities.
• Support or write program documents (Implementation Directives and Management Plans) including program-specific input to the USCENTCOM J8 Requirements & Technology Division/Technology Development Support (CCJ8-RTT) Management Team, and monthly reports.
• Develop and validate Concept of Operations (CONOPS); Concepts of Employment (CONEMPS); Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP); and Training Support Packages (TSP). Additionally, develop white papers, position papers, and briefs for RT-related actions for senior-level and General Officer reviews.
• Coordinate the development of the technology assessment strategy and selection of an independent assessment team.
• Describe the operational concept and oversee the execution of the independent assessment activities during assessment events.
• Provide test planning support to include operational requirement decomposition, assessment measures development, data collection plans, field execution plans, and execution document development for military utility assessments.
• Support the development of USCENTCOM capability proposal nominations to OSD and the Services.
• Utilize analytical skills for critical operational issues resolution. Provide Test Execution Support (often deploying with technical and assessment teams) and Final Report Development support.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of Military Experience.
• Minimum of 6 years working at the Combatant Command, Service HQ, or Joint Staff level.
• Experience working at USCENTCOM is preferred.
• Program Management Experience with Cost, Schedule, and Performance.
• Working knowledge of USCENTCOM staff activities within the Directorates and the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS) process.
• Experience evaluating requirements for resources submitted through COCOM and Service-specific requirements, Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statements, and Joint Emergent Operational Need Statements by subordinate organizations for potential changes to DOTMLPF and/or technology solutions derived from various DoD processes, or from other technology generation sources.
• Excellent verbal and written communications, report generation, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, including the ability to present detailed briefings to senior staff, and the desire to work closely with people.
• TS/SCI Clearance required.
• Work is located at MacDill AFB

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular, Fulltime

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-5, on-site

Work Location: MacDill, AFB, Tampa, Florida

Travel: Yes, 25%

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 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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