Deputy Program Manager jobs in Decatur, AL

Torch Technologies is seeking a deputy program manager with project management and system engineering experience to fill an immediate opening in the Optical Test & Evaluation Systems Directorate. Duties will include supporting all phases of project execution within a multidisciplinary team engaged in the development of advanced, integrated hardware and software solutions for DoD applications. Additional job responsibilities include:

• Managing/coordinating day-to-day tactical duties for a complex technical program(s).
• Accountable to oversee results of multi-functional project teams.
• Administrative/operational leadership of a project within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager, Technical Lead(s), and Government customer.
• Monitor project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
• Facilitate coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, physics, or similar technical discipline is required and an advanced degree is preferred.
• 10 years’ experience in engineering project management or 6 years with a master’s degree.
• Hardware and Software System Design, Development, Integration, Test, and Fielding
• Developing, resourcing, and maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Requirements Development
• Risk Identification and Management
• Data and Configuration Management
• Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL)
• Test Plan and Procedure Development
• Experience with AS9100 and ISO14001
• Inventory Management

A well-suited candidate will be self-motivated, well organized, with good interpersonal skills, good communication skills (oral and written) and be capable of multi-tasking in a changing environment. Travel is required, with frequent travel initially to support familiarization with project and relevant stakeholders.

Position requires that candidate meet requirements to obtain a final security clearance in order to access classified information. Inability to obtain a security clearance will result in candidate being ineligible for this position.