Senior M&S Operations Advisor

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Job Title

Senior M&S Operations Advisor

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned M&S Operations Advisor to join our dynamic organization in a senior role focused on driving business excellence through strategic leadership and continuous process improvement. This position holds the highest level of complexity, with responsibilities spanning technical and non-technical domains, and includes oversight of strategic programs, budget and schedule management, and long-term growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record of leadership across business operations, financial management, contracts, program execution, and team development. A deep understanding of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) operations is essential, as the role includes overseeing performance and operational functions across multiple locations.

This is a high-impact, highly visible position with primary responsibility for managing a multi-million-dollar contract and leading a team committed to evolving and optimizing critical processes. The individual may also carry P&L responsibility and play a key role in business development within the current customer base as well as new markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the execution of complex programs, including fixed-price contracts and high-level technical initiatives.
• Support senior leadership in shaping long-term growth, with potential to take on broader management responsibilities as the organization expands.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of operational and performance excellence.
• Drive business development and capture strategies to expand the company's footprint in COCOM operations and adjacent markets.
• Manage contract execution, ensuring deliverables are met, schedules maintained, and performance measures are achieved.
• Oversee all aspects of business and financial operations, including contract management, budget forecasting, financial reporting, risk assessment, and planning for training and exercises.
• Ensure alignment between program expenditures and organizational goals, while proactively identifying areas for efficiency and improvement.
• Coordinate across teams and locations to ensure timely and effective delivery of mission-critical support services.
• Contribute to marketing efforts for new technology or follow-on business acquisition.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with an advanced degree in engineering or business preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years program related experience in related areas with at least 10 years functional or program management experience.
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI is required to start.
• Proven experience in leadership and management roles, with a focus on business operations, financial management, contracts, and program execution.
• Expertise in the Modeling and Simulation engineering lifecycle, including system design, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million dollar contracts and deliver high-quality results.
• Experience in leading diverse, cross-functional teams and driving results across multiple locations.
• Strong background in developing and implementing process improvements and software solutions to streamline operations.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with a history of working closely with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging with high-level defense officials and prospective clients.
• Leadership experience, with a proven ability to mentor and guide less-experienced staff, and potential for supervisory roles.

If you are a highly skilled leader with a passion for business excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to drive impactful change and contribute to mission success.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular, Fulltime

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Schedule:Mon-Fri 8-5

Work Location:Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: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 atTorch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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