Torch Technologies, Inc.

Program Manager

• 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.

National Guard Patriot Training Program Manager