Technical Program Manager

Join a Mission That Matters

Torch.

AI builds the government’s
AI-native control layer
—a foundational data and intelligence capability designed to give the United States enduring ownership over how knowledge is created, managed, and applied in mission-critical environments. Our vision is simple and profound:
ensure the U.S.—not a vendor—operates its own AI infrastructure to make decisive, real-time operational decisions.

We work at the center of national security, helping agencies transform data into actionable knowledge across domains including information advantage, ISR, joint effects, force protection, and mission support. If you’re driven to build technology that strengthens U.S. defense readiness and protects national interests, Torch.

AI offers an opportunity to make meaningful impact at national scale.

What It’s Like to Work Here

Torch.

AI operates at the intersection of advanced AI, secure systems, and real-world operations. We solve complex, high-stakes problems by building scalable, modular technology that reduces cognitive burden, improves mission performance, and delivers timely, reliable, predictive intelligence.

Here, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, data experts, veterans, and mission practitioners. You’ll have the autonomy to own meaningful work and the support of teammates who share context openly, challenge assumptions, and think creatively. Every day brings something different—early prototypes, production deployments, mission support, or scaling next-generation capabilities.

We’re a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where curiosity, adaptability, and a deep commitment to national security drive everything we do.

Role Overview

This role blends
program management
,
technical awareness
, and
deployment coordination
for mission-critical AI and data platforms across classified and unclassified environments. You will drive cross-functional execution, ensure technical alignment between engineering and mission stakeholders, and support deployments into secure environments.

While this role is
not a software engineering position
, the TPM must be able to:

• Understand system architectures and technical contract requirements
• Interpret requirements and support work management / delivery tasks
• Liaise between engineering teams and program leadership
• Support program task management and customer reporting

The TPM does
not
build automation frameworks, own CI/CD pipelines, or function as a full-stack engineer.

Responsibilities

Program Management & Mission Execution

• Lead planning and execution of complex technical programs supporting DoD and Intelligence Community customers.
• Define scopes, requirements, milestones, and dependencies in coordination with product, engineering, security, and mission teams.
• Manage Agile ceremonies, epics, user stories, and backlog priorities—providing technical context to ensure accurate scoping and sequencing.
• Maintain detailed project roadmaps, risk registers, and communication plans to support mission outcomes.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing point of contact, delivering updates, facilitating coordination, and ensuring mission alignment.
• Maintain composure and sound judgment while operating in
  high-pressure, time-sensitive, and classified environments
  .
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to support customer onboarding, training, and platform adoption.
• Provide leadership and alignment across engineering disciplines, product managers, customer stakeholders, and security teams.

Program Delivery & Deployment Coordination

• Oversee integration of Torch.
  
  AI capabilities into customer IT ecosystems, including
  JWICS, SIPR, NIPR
  , commercial cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), and private networks.
  
  Note:
  
  work is done in coordination with engineering teams.
• Create and manage integrated master schedules, including documentation and ticketing
• Support and supervise deployments—not as the primary engineer, but as a
  hands-on technical coordinator
  capable of tracking and monitoring engineering tasks against a program schedule.
• Coordinate and support task execution, backlogs, and milestones.
• Ensure deployments meet security, compliance, and data-handling requirements for classified domains in coordination with…