National Guard Patriot Training Program Manager

Torch Technologies, Inc.

Senior Integrated Air and Missile Defense SME managing National Guard Patriot Training Program supporting military effectiveness. Leading training, planning, and operational exercises for Air Defense Artillery Brigades.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRedstone Arsenal • Alabama, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM-related field or equivalent professional and operational experience
12+ years of experience in Air and Missile Defense operations, planning, training, or system employment
Active Secret security clearance required
Extensive knowledge of Integrated Air and Missile Defense operational planning and defense design development
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training programs and Programs of Instruction (POI)
Operational experience with Patriot and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) employment within an Integrated Air and Missile Defense architecture
Experience supporting Air Battle Management operations and joint air defense integration across Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps organizations
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within government and contractor teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience supporting DoD operational environments and joint training activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

ESOP participation
401(k) match
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
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Defense Design AnalysisPrograms Of Instruction (POI)Air Battle ManagementOperational ExercisesMission PlanningClassroom TrainingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making SkillsJoint Air Defense Integration

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaboration SkillsIndependent Work

Certifications

Active Secret Security Clearance