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The Army Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Contractor will provide direct support to the Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Commandant's Office at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. This position serves as a senior advisor and integrator, responsible for coordinating, synchronizing, and harmonizing efforts across the Army AMD enterprise, including the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and other relevant stakeholders.

The contractor will advise on and facilitate actions related to Army AMD requirements, programming, and acquisition, as well as doctrine development, force sourcing, posture decisions, and the execution of the Army AMD Campaign Plan. The role requires extensive knowledge of air and missile defense operations, interagency coordination, and Army strategic planning processes.

As a Army Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Subject Matter Expert (SME) your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

Provide subject matter expertise to the ADA Commandant on AMD systems, force structure, and capability development.
Coordinate and synchronize Army AMD initiatives across key stakeholders, including MDA, Joint Staff, OSD, and Army commands.
Support the alignment of AMD efforts with Army modernization priorities and Joint warfighting concepts.
Advise on the development and validation of Army AMD requirements and capabilities.
Support programming and acquisition planning processes related to AMD systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and strategic guidance.
Coordinate with Army Transformation and Training Command, PEO Missiles and Space, and Transformation and Lessons Learned Managers on AMD-related initiatives.
Review and provide input on acquisition strategies, requirements documents, and capability assessments.
Assist in the development and refinement of Army AMD doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Support the execution and periodic review of the Army AMD Campaign Plan, ensuring goals, objectives, and tasks remain synchronized with higher-level directives.
Collaborate with doctrine developers, training commands, and operational units to ensure AMD concepts are integrated into the institutional Army.
Represent the ADA Commandant's interests in AMD forums, working groups, and strategic planning sessions.
Coordinate with Joint and Army headquarters to support AMD posture decisions, force management, and capability alignment.
Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and strategic assessments for senior Army and DoD leadership.
Ensure AMD training and education programs reflect current doctrine, operational requirements, and emerging technologies.
Provide recommendations to improve AMD operational readiness, integration, and modernization efforts.
Represent the ADA Commandant's interests in AMD forums, working groups, and strategic planning sessions.
Coordinate with Joint and Army headquarters to support AMD posture decisions, force management, and capability alignment.
Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and strategic assessments for senior Army and DoD leadership.
Ensure AMD training and education programs reflect current doctrine, operational requirements, and emerging technologies.
Provide recommendations to improve AMD operational readiness, integration, and modernization efforts.

Required Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Military Science, National Security, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Air and Missile Defense, Air Defense Artillery, or Joint operational planning.
Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret/SCI eligibility preferred.
Demonstrated experience coordinating across Army, Joint, and DoD organizations.
Proven record of supporting strategic planning, doctrine development, or capability integration at the Army or Joint level.
Comprehensive understanding of Army AMD systems (e.g., Patriot, IBCS, THAAD, IFPC).
Familiarity with Army force development processes (requirements, programming, and acquisition).
Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills; capable of engaging senior-level leaders and technical experts.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and defense staff coordination tools.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior decision-makers.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and emerging operational requirements.
Commitment to advancing the ADA branch's mission within the Army AMD enterprise.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
Completion of Intermediate Level Education (ILE) or Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) highly desirable.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Remote

Travel:Yes, 10-20%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary Range: $135,000-$175,000

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 certification.

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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 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.

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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