IT Project Coordinator

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country.

Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking an IT Project Coordinator to join the 36 Electronic Warfare Squadron, supporting the Information Technology Department (SWT Flight) .

This role provides centralized project scheduling/coordination to support a team tasked with fulfilling Squadron, Group, and Wing-level requirements. Work will include managing, defining, and scheduling IT requirements for specialized squadron & lab testing environments High-Performance Computing (HPC) equipment. This position supports the 36 Electronic Warfare Squadron SWT Flight.

• Ensure all infrastructure and equipment requirements directly support the unit's specialized mission set for mission data development and deployment for the Air Force's premier fighter platforms.
• Coordinate infrastructure and network upgrades across multiple squadron facilities (5+ buildings) and the EMSO Complex.
• Define technical requirements including building/infrastructure designs, network infrastructure, server rack power loads, and end-user footprints. Track milestones, coordinate logistics, and manage project life cycles.
• Draft and review Technical Specifications and Compatibility (TS&C) packages. Conduct market research and quote solicitations for IT hardware, software, and services. Ensure strict compliance with federal and defense acquisition frameworks: 2
  
  GIT, TAA, and GSA E-Buy vendor qualifications. Assist Government POC with purchasing and coordinate Base Contracting (CONS) requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships across key squadron and external shops:
  Base Communications (96 CS Plans and Programs), Financial Management (FM), Contracting (CONS), Wing A6, Civil Engineering (Facilities), and ACC/MAJCOM A6. Act as the primary point of contact for vendor relations, managing relationships classified by operationally tailored equipment (e.g., specialized cables, network switches, HPC).
• Manage Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) program, maintaining accountability for equipment life cycles, hardware/software inventory, and disposition.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelors' degree in IT Management or relevant discipline. 6 years' applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Possess functional knowledge of standard CCS-3 Waiver requirements and processes. Crucially, the candidate must be able to identify when standard CCS-3 processes are not operationally viable and effectively circumvent them by utilizing alternative, compliant acquisition pathways (e.g., DLA batch acquisitions).
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and maintain a proactive work ethic and highly approachable demeanor suited for rapid, multi-agency collaboration.
• Current active Secret clearance is required at hire, must be able to maintain required clearance level throughout employment.

• Acquisition of a Project Management Professional (PMP) credential within a…