Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Torch Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company providing superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government. They are seeking a Senior Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) SME – Patriot Training Program Manager to lead the National Guard Patriot Training Program, providing senior-level operational expertise in Air and Missile Defense planning, training development, and mission execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the National Guard Patriot Training Program (PTP) supporting the 263d AAMDC and Air Defense Artillery Brigades in South Carolina, Ohio, and Florida
- Provide senior-level advisory support to government leadership on Integrated Air and Missile Defense operational planning, system employment, and training strategy
- Serve as the lead subject matter expert for AMD operational concepts, defense design analysis, and mission planning supporting National Guard and joint force training objectives
- Develop, maintain, and instruct Programs of Instruction (POI) for Air and Missile Defense operations, including Patriot system employment, defense design, and integrated battle management
- Plan and coordinate training schedules, curriculum development, and operational exercises to support readiness requirements across multiple National Guard ADA units
- Conduct classroom and operational training for personnel ranging from junior operators to senior military leadership audiences
- Analyze and evaluate Air and Missile Defense defense designs across multiple theaters of operation to support training objectives and operational understanding
- Prepare students for attendance at the Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer (ADAFCO) Course including air battle management instruction using BC3-T systems
- Support Nimble Fire and other operational exercises as an ADAFCO, operational planner, and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) operator
- Collaborate with U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps personnel to enhance joint Air Battle Management training and operational coordination
- Maintain expertise in current and emerging Integrated Air and Missile Defense capabilities including IBCS, Patriot, THAAD, LTAMDS, ALPS, RIG-360, TPW, and RT3
- Provide briefings and operational updates to senior military leadership including General Officers and senior staff officers
Skills
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM-related field or equivalent professional and operational experience
- 12+ years of experience in Air and Missile Defense operations, planning, training, or system employment
- Active Secret security clearance required
- Extensive knowledge of Integrated Air and Missile Defense operational planning and defense design development
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training programs and Programs of Instruction (POI)
- Operational experience with Patriot and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) employment within an Integrated Air and Missile Defense architecture
- Experience supporting Air Battle Management operations and joint air defense integration across Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps organizations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within government and contractor teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience supporting DoD operational environments and joint training activities
- Military operational experience in Integrated Air and Missile Defense operations
- Graduate of US Army Patriot Top Gun course
- Experience with Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) operations and employment
- Experience with systems including Patriot, THAAD, Tactical Planning Workstation (TPW), BC3-T, Reconfigurable Table Top Trainer (RT3), and Tactical Data Link frameworks
- Familiarity with AMD capabilities such as LTAMDS, ALPS, and RIG-360
- Experience supporting large-scale operational exercises such as Nimble Fire
- Experience working with joint partners including the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy
- Experience developing operational training materials and instructional programs in a defense or military environment
Benefits
- 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
- Holidays
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