Army Acquisition Professional – Portfolio Transitions Lead

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Job Title

Army Acquisition Professional – Portfolio Transitions Lead

Location

Maryland Aberdeen Torch Site - Aberdeen, MD 21001 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is looking for a Transitions Lead to support the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Human Machine Integrated Formations (HMIF) Project Office (PO). The HMIF PO will collaboratively develop two complex HMIF system-of-systems formations comprised of mature capabilities developed by both program of record and science and technology.  Included are one integrated formation for an Armor BCT and one formation for an Infantry BCT, both to be delivered to warfighting units within 27 months.  The Transitions Lead will collaborate with requirements owners, developmental contractors, and transition partners to ensure prototyped formations are developed, integrated, tested, trained, and maintained in a fashion that aligns with Army program of record plans.  And critically, that HMIF developments seamlessly onramp into the portfolios of partnering Program Managers.

 

The Transition Lead is responsible for:

 

• Performing a comprehensive (Portfolio and Budgetary) transition analysis of potential transition partners to determine best fit
• Conducting risk analysis to transitioning systems
• Draft all Transition Agreement documentation in coordination with transition partners, staff, and see through final signature
• Maintain stakeholder awareness of transition plans and status – to include preparation and presentation of briefing materials
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and lead the Transition Working Group
• Present recommendations to the HMIF System Engineering Integrated Team (SEIT) for activities to enhance HMIF alignment with transition partners  

Job Requirements

 

• Bachelors degree in related field
• 5 years of relevant Systems Engineering or Program management experience
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle process
• Ability to assess transition pathways while accounting for transition partner programmatic and budgetary postures
• Negotiating with stakeholders to enable successful HMIF transition pathways
• Experience drafting DoD transition documentation
• Ability to operate and thrive in a fast-paced work environment given minimal instruction and supervision to accomplish complex tasks
• Active secret clearance is required to start

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Recent transition experience with Army robotics platforms, HMI payloads and network systems (both Army infrastructure and wireless capabilities)
• Familiarity with [CC1] Army Acquisition systems and system owner organizational structures for both programs of record and science and technology.
• An understanding of key technologies, data or knowledge products of interest enabling effective transitions
• Superior writing skill inclusive of developing technical system-level specifications
• Excellent communications skills including the ability to generate and deliver focused briefings on complex topics to senior leaders
• Ability to work on and/or lead, multi-functional/multi-disciplinary teams.

 

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Work Location:  Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Travel: 20-30%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:  No

Salary Range - MD: $80,000-$100,000

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 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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