Senior FMS Program Manager at Torch Technologies, Inc. in Bedford, MA

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 has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio, which includes over 200 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS. This position supports the Advanced E7 Development and the FMS Division, supporting the Royal Saudi Air Force, as part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division; AFLMC(WIW). The WIW Division located at Tinker AFB (OK), and Hanscom AFB (MA), with dispersed support at Eglin AFB, Seattle WA, San Antonio TX and several OCONUS positions. This position specifically supports the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and the E7A Program Office at Hanscom AFB, MA.

As a Senior Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager your duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supports the E7A and Internation BM and E3/E7 program. The selected candidate will provide acquisition and program management support throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring successful execution of FMS efforts while supporting cost, schedule, performance, and international partner requirements.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to program leadership, supporting acquisition planning, contract execution, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and program reporting activities.
• Provide acquisition and program management support to Program Managers, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, and senior leadership supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Support program execution to ensure cost, schedule, performance, and technical objectives are achieved in accordance with DoW and Air Force acquisition policies.
• Assist in the development, review, and coordination of acquisition documentation, milestone decision briefings, program plans, and contract documentation.
• Support contract execution activities, including acquisition planning, requirements development, risk assessments, and program reviews.
• Develop and maintain acquisition reports, program metrics, briefings, and executive-level communications.
• Analyze program health and provide recommendations regarding acquisition strategies, schedule performance, resource requirements, and risk mitigation approaches.
• Facilitate program risk management activities, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, and risk board coordination.
• Support source selections, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and contractor proposal evaluations.
• Coordinate with government, contractor, and international stakeholders to support program objectives and mission requirements.
• Support Mission Planning Environment (MPE) activities and ensure alignment between mission planning capabilities and program schedules.
• Assist with lifecycle sustainment planning, logistics integration, and operational support activities.
• Monitor acquisition policy changes and recommend process improvements to enhance program execution and compliance.
• Utilize acquisition and reporting systems to support program tracking, documentation management, and decision-making activities.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 12 years of relevant experience in the respective professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoW OR
• 15 years of experience, including at least 8 years supporting DoW programs
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques used to gather, analyze, and assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of FMS programs.
• Knowledge of acquisition and program management activities supporting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, briefings, reports, and program management plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with government, contractor, and international stakeholders.
• Experience supporting DoW acquisition programs and program office operations.
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Experience supporting international customers, partner nations, or security cooperation initiatives.
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Experience supporting international customers, partner nations, or security cooperation initiatives.
• Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
• DoW Acquisition Management
• DoWI 5000 Series
• Program Management
• Risk Management
• Contract Management Support
• Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)
• Microsoft Project
• Request for Proposal (RFP) Development
• Statement of Work (SOW) Development
• Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Mission Planning Environment (MPE)
• Program Reporting and Metrics
• Acquisition Documentation Development
• Lifecycle Sustainment Planning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively brief senior government, contractor, and international stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic acquisition environment.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse organizations.
• Must have and maintain an Active Secret Clearance.

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Onsite at Hanscom AFB, MA

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary Range : $135,000 - $150,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

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Benefits:

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, 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.

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