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Job Title

EPASS GBB.062 Branch Chief Advisor (Principal)

Location

Kettering, OH 45420 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seekinga Branch Chief Advisor located in Kettering, OH (WPAFB/Dayton, OH area) to support our EPASS GB contract. As part of the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES), the Acquisition Business Systems Branch (GBBX) currently supports 4projects consisting of 25+ applications supporting the Acquisition Domain Community. All GBBXprograms/applications are merging towards a Common Portal Environment (CPE), in which allprograms/applications will be accessed through a central dashboard. Furthermore, GBBX is migrating all development activities towards an agile, Dev, Sec, Ops methodology, requiring the user community and functional sponsor representatives to be "hands-on" during the development process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Branch Chief Advisor shall aid the Government in the development of acquisition strategies associated efforts with the deployment of systems across the Air Force. The duties shall include:

• Identify and advise on acquisition strategies following principles outlined in DoD 5000.02 and/or 5000.75, the Business Capabilities Lifecycle and Performance Based Service contracts.

• Outline policy disconnects policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts.

• Advise the PM on best practice PM principles to achieve substantial process improvements,efficiencies, and potential cost avoidance.

• Analyze acquisition issues and develops risk reduction and mitigation approaches for improving.program planning, control, and execution.

• Advise on responses to governance and MDA requirements, Higher Headquarters engagements, andother oversight required to support the acquisition process.

• Identify programmatic issues and develops recommendations to facilitate issue resolution.

• Support the PM and Section and Branch in the day-to-day management of the program.

Job Requirements

The Branch Chief Advisor Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered highly skilled in their technical/professional field. Possesses the ability to perform tasks independently and oversee the efforts of junior and journeyman contractor personnel within the technical/professional discipline. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise (Program Office, Enterprise, and Staff Level Support interface).

EDUCATION:

Minimum Recommended Education and Experience:

Advanced Degree (post Bachelor's) and 7 years of related experience, orBachelor's Degree and 11 years of related experience.

All secondary degrees should be completed in an appropriate field of study matching the position duties and responsibilities.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

PMI Certified Program Management Professional (PMP) - Beneficial but not required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be proficient with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be familiar with using MS Teams and MS SharePoint for project collaboration.
• Experience with managing Air Force Risk Management process in support of the acquisition process
• A working understanding of Agile Development is required.
• Familiarity with Atlassian Tools; Jira and Confluence is required.
• Prior experience with DoD Acquisition programs under DoD 5000.02 or 5000.75 policy is required.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• Candidate must possess and be able to maintain a T1/NACI level clearance

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:regular Full Time

Security Clearance: T1/NACI

Schedule:(M-F; 8-5)

Work Location: customer site

Travel: minimal, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

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 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, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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