Army Acquisition Professional - Portfolio Transitions Lead

Army Acquisition Professional - Portfolio Transitions Lead - (6822)

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Job Title: Army Acquisition Professional - Portfolio Transitions Lead

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Job Description:

Torch Technologies is looking for a Transitions Lead to support the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) Human Machine Integrated Formations (HMIF) Project Office (PO). The HMIF PO will collaboratively develop two complex HMIF system-of-systems formations comprised of mature capabilities developed by both program of record and science and technology. Included are one integrated formation for an Armor BCT and one formation for an Infantry BCT, both to be delivered to warfighting units within 27 months. The Transitions Lead will collaborate with requirements owners, developmental contractors, and transition partners to ensure prototyped formations are developed, integrated, tested, trained, and maintained in a fashion that aligns with Army program of record plans.

The Transition Lead is responsible for:

• Performing a comprehensive (Portfolio and Budgetary) transition analysis of potential transition partners to determine best fit
• Conducting risk analysis to transitioning systems
• Draft all Transition Agreement documentation in coordination with transition partners, staff, and see through final signature
• Maintain stakeholder awareness of transition plans and status - to include preparation and presentation of briefing materials
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and lead the Transition Working Group
• Present recommendations to the HMIF System Engineering Integrated Team (SEIT) for activities to enhance HMIF alignment with transition partners

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5 years of relevant Systems Engineering or Program management experience
• Experience with DoD acquisition lifecycle process
• Ability to assess transition pathways while accounting for transition partner programmatic and budgetary postures
• Negotiating with stakeholders to enable successful HMIF transition pathways
• Ability to operate and thrive in a fast-paced work environment given minimal instruction and supervision to accomplish complex tasks
• Active secret clearance is required to start

Desired Qualifications:

• Recent transition experience with Army robotics platforms, HMI payloads and network systems (both Army infrastructure and wireless capabilities)
• Familiarity with Army Acquisition systems and system owner organizational structures for both programs of record and science and technology.
• An understanding of key technologies, data or knowledge products of interest enabling effective transitions
• Superior writing skill inclusive of developing technical system-level specifications
• Excellent communications skills including the ability to generate and deliver focused briefings on complex topics to senior leaders
• Ability to work on and/or lead, multi-functional/multi-disciplinary teams.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: 40 hours per week

Travel: 20-30%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary Range - MD: $80,000-$100,000

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

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.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.