Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of military or relevant operational experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience working at a Combatant Command, Service Headquarters, or Joint Staff level
Active TS/SCI security clearance required (must be able to maintain)
Program management experience including cost, schedule, and performance oversight
Working knowledge of Combatant Command staff activities and the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS) process
Experience evaluating operational requirements, including Joint Urgent Operational Needs and emergent requirements
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leadership
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Experience working at USCENTCOM
Familiarity with DOTMLPF analysis and capability development processes
Experience supporting DoD technology development, assessments, and operational testing
Experience working with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders
Strong technical writing, reporting, and briefing experience
Advanced degree or relevant certifications in program management, operations, or related field
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Onsite, MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida
Travel: Yes, approximately 25%
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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Benefits
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.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, aHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible schedule
Additional Information
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 Operational Manager to join our team and support U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) in executing Joint Capability Operational Demonstrations (JCTD) and related capability development efforts. This role requires close collaboration with government stakeholders on-site at MacDill AFB, supporting operational planning, assessment, and technology transition activities.
As an Operational Manager, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:
Provide day-to-day operational management of assigned Defense Innovation Accelerator (DIA) and Service/Agency capability development projects
Collaborate closely with Technical Managers, Transition Managers, and USCENTCOM Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across multiple directorates
Serve as chairperson of the Operations Integrated Product Team (IPT), including management of cost work breakdown structures
Develop and support program documentation, including Implementation Directives, Management Plans, and monthly reporting to USCENTCOM J8 (CCJ8-RTT)
Develop and validate CONOPS, CONEMPS, TTPs, and Training Support Packages (TSPs)
Prepare white papers, position papers, and executive-level briefings for senior leaders and General Officers
Coordinate development of technology assessment strategies and support selection of independent assessment teams
Oversee execution of operational assessments and independent evaluation activities during test events
Provide test planning support, including requirement decomposition, assessment metrics, data collection plans, and execution documentation
Support development of USCENTCOM capability proposals to OSD and the Services
Apply analytical expertise to resolve complex operational issues and support test execution, including potential deployment
Support final report development and program closeout activities
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