National Guard Patriot Training Program Manager

Senior Integrated Air and Missile Defense SME – Patriot Training Program Manager

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. The selected candidate will provide senior-level operational expertise in Air and Missile Defense planning, training development, and mission execution while also supporting Nimble Fire and other operational exercises as an ADAFCO, planner, and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) operator.

As a Senior Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) SME – Training Program Lead, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• 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.