Program Manager, Senior

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Torch Technologies is seeking a Program Manager, Senior with knowledge and experience in Department of Defense Instructions (DoWI) 5000.75 and 5000.02 to join a team to support the development and sustainment of systems assigned to the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division.

The candidate shall provide the highly knowledgeable and support associated with existing legacy (sustainment) programs and new acquisition programs IAW DoWI 5000.75 and 5000.02.

Capabilities include the use of specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support to the customer’s mission requirements.

Essential support for the Government involves user understanding and engagement along with strategic planning capabilities, including support provided to the HR Systems Division for strategic and enterprise planning activities.

Capabilities also include: providing consulting and executive support to defense/Government programs and personnel; providing executive knowledge and insight on Governmental issues; performing analysis and developing recommendations that may have substantial impact on Governmental programs, processes and activities; and providing key insight into Governmental plans, policies, processes, management strategies and systems acquisition.

As a Senior Program Manager your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

Provide the expertise and support associated with existing legacy (sustainment) programs and new acquisition programs. Capabilities include the use of specialists and/or consultants who will provide expert support to the customer’s mission requirements. Essential support for the Government involves user understanding and engagement along with strategic planning capabilities, including support provided to the HR Systems Division for strategic and enterprise planning activities.

Capabilities also include:
Providing consulting and executive support to defense/Government programs and personnel. Providing executive knowledge and insight on Governmental issues. Performing analysis and developing recommendations that may have substantial impact on Governmental programs, processes and activities; and, Providing key insight into Governmental plans, policies, processes, management strategies and systems acquisition.

Provide support that aids the Government PM in the development of acquisition strategies associated efforts with the deployment of systems across the Air Force. Identify and advise on acquisition strategies following principles outlined in both DoW 5001, the Business Capabilities Lifecycle and Performance Based Service contracts.

Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts. Advise the PM on best practice PM principles to achieve substantial process improvements, efficiencies, and potential cost avoidance.

Analyze acquisition issues and develops risk reduction and mitigation approaches for improving program planning, control, and execution. Advise on responses to governance and MDA requirements, Higher Headquarters (HHQ) engagements, and other oversight required to…