Sr. Manager- Business Unit Deputy (CSBU Manager)

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL with over 1200 employee-owners. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Business Unit Deputy-a Senior Manager-level position. This role will play a critical part in shaping the future of aviation and missile defense by driving strategic growth, building key partnerships, and supporting operational excellence across Army, Air Force, and Navy programs.

At Torch, you'll join a mission-driven team focused on supporting the warfighter while working in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and the unique contributions of every employee-owner. If you're a strategic thinker with deep aviation and defense expertise ready to make a lasting impact, we'd like to hear from you.

As a Business Unit Deputy-a Senior Manager-level your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with the Business Unit Director and senior leadership to define long-term objectives, guide strategic planning efforts, and lead execution across multiple aviation and missile systems domains.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in alignment with corporate goals. Establish and nurture relationships in key aviation markets to drive expansion and revenue growth.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging threats to inform business strategy and ensure Torch remains a leading-edge provider.
• Partnership & Alliance Building: Support evaluations of potential strategic partners, acquisition targets, alliances, and joint ventures to enhance the company's position in current and emerging markets.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee the performance of multidisciplinary teams supporting Army, Air Force, and Navy initiatives. Provide mentorship, professional development, and ensure alignment with the company's values and objectives.
• Customer Success & Execution: Collaborate with directorate managers to ensure program areas meet customer expectations, maintain quality deliverables, and stay aligned with project goals.
• Culture & Leadership: Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation consistent with Torch's employee-owned model.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Army or Navy Aviation and/or Missile Systems. Demonstrated success in strategic planning, business development, and team leadership within defense-related programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Advanced management or executive training preferred. Strong capabilities in program management, personnel leadership, organizational development, and P&L responsibility.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location:Huntsville, AL.

Travel:up to 15%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

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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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