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Torch Technologies is pleased to announce it will be the Prime contractor for the Engineering, Professional, and Administrative Support Services (EPASS) follow-on Task Order in support of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Business and Enterprise Systems (BES) Directorate (AFLCMC/GB) beginning 1 April, 2023.  Torch is excited to join the amazing efforts of the BES Directorate.

BES Directorate delivers...

Comprehensive IT solutions and provides expert contracting, cybersecurity, acquisition, and program management support.

BES Directorate’s Collective Mission:

Acquiring, operating, sustaining, and enabling enterprise IT capabilities while accelerating the modernization of USAF BES. As part of this effort Torch will provide services related to Sustainment, Modernization, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation and Prototyping of USAF BES.

Transition Hiring Activities & Events

To create a smooth transition to Torch, we have provided the following timeline of hiring activities and important events.  Please frequent this page over the course of the next several weeks to stay up to date on the latest news with the transition and activities that you need to complete.  Your adherence to the deadlines below will assist in a swift and easy transition. 

Activity 1 -
Apply to EPASS GB Incumbent Requisition

Due Thursday, Feb. 2nd
Submit your resume and latest pay stub to Torch Technologies by applying to the following link.

Apply Here

Activity 2 -
Attend Torch Open House Event

Open Houses are as follows:

Montgomery
 Monday, February 13 - 5:30pm-7:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery East
1600 Interstate Park Drive
Montgomery, AL 36109

Dayton
 Tuesday, February 21 - 5:30pm-7:00pm
Hope Hotel and Richard C. Holbrook Conference Center
10823 Chidlaw Road
Building #823, Area A, Gate 12A
Wright-Paterson Air Force Base, Ohio 45433

San Antonio
Thursday, February 23 - 5:30pm-7:00pm
 Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center San Antonio/Live Oak
8101 Pat Booker Road
San Antonio, Tx 78233

Activity 3 -
Accept Offer Letter

Due Thursday, Feb. 17th
Offers of employment will be sent to personal emails no later than Friday, Feb. 10th.

Accept your offer letter no later than Friday, Feb. 24th.

If you have questions regarding your offer letter, send your question to EPASS.GB@torchtechnologies.com.

Activity 4 –
Complete New Hire Paperwork

Due Thursday, Mar. 9th
Upon acceptance of your offer, you will receive a welcome email directing you to our onboarding system.

Complete the majority of your new hire paperwork.

Begin to review benefits information to identify what benefit elections you will make.

Timely completion of this activity is important to enable a smooth transition.

Contact EPASS.GB@torchtechnologies.com if you have questions or concerns.

Complete all paperwork by Thursday, March 9th.

Activity 5 –
Register for Orientation

Due Friday, March 3rd
Torch Transition Teams will be onsite in San Antonio, Montgomery, and Dayton to conduct live orientation sessions.

Orientation sessions are tentatively scheduled for the weeks of March 13-17 and/or March 20-24.

You will only need to register for one session.

You will need to bring a copy of your I-9 documents with you to this session, plus any documents you have completed and need to submit to Torch.

Registration will be conducted through the corresponding Sign-Up Genius link below.

Dayton, OH, March 7-8
Register Here

Montgomery, AL, March 22-23 Register Here

San Antonio, TX, March 28 Register Here

Activity 6 –
Contract Start Date

The EPASS GB effort will transition on Saturday, April 1st.

You will report to your duty station as a Torch employee-owner on Monday, April 3rd.

Activity 7 –
Enroll in Benefits

You will receive information regarding benefits enrollment in your orientation meetings and onboarding portal.

You have 30 days from your start date to enroll in benefits.

Benefits enrollment must be completed no later than Monday, May 1st to receive benefits for the remainder of 2023.

Thank you!

Thank you for your cooperation in completing these activities.

We are excited to have you on board as part of the Torch EPASS GB Team!

If you have questions or concerns during this transition process, contact our transition team EPASS.GB@torchtechnologies.com.

When is my start date?
All EPASS GB incumbents will start with Torch on Monday, April 3, 2023.
When will I receive information about benefits and benefit rates?
Once you accept your offer letter from Torch, you will be given access to our Onboarding Portal. There you will have access to our benefits booklet and details of our benefits plans.
If I enroll in company benefits, when will benefits start?
Benefits are effective date of hire. All employees working 30 hours or more/week are eligible for company benefits. You have up to 30 days past your first day of employment to enroll in company benefits.
My benefits end at midnight on Friday with my current employer and I don’t start with Torch until Monday, April 3rd. How do I handle health insurance for my family during this gap?
This is a common scenario. You are encouraged to refill any medications or visit your doctor prior to experiencing this gap, but you will be eligible for COBRA coverage during this time from your previous employer. You have 60 days to elect COBRA continuation coverage after your last day of employment, and if elected the coverage is retroactive back to your last day of coverage, thus removing the gap. If you do not need COBRA coverage during your two-day gap, then there should not be a need to elect and pay for COBRA continuation coverage. If you did have a need, then you could file your COBRA paperwork, pay the premium to your last employer’s plan, and receive the coverage.
What happens if I do not want to provide a pay stub to receive an offer?
You are encouraged to provide proof of current salary for us to introduce fairness to the transition process. If we do not know your current salary, then we may inadvertently offer you less than what you are currently making.
Can I negotiate my salary after offer?
The offer you receive from Torch is based on your current salary as indicated by your submitted pay statement. The reason for this is to ensure a smooth and efficient transition, and to ensure we are fair across the board. There will be no negotiations of offers. However, if you see a discrepancy, please point that out to us and we will gladly correct if needed.
Can I negotiate leave?
Torch offers comp time and advanced PTO, in addition to our accrued PTO schedule, that can be used for time away from work. To be fair to all incumbents, we will not negotiate leave accruals.
Can the company buy my PTO balance from my current employer?
Unfortunately, we are not able to purchase your current PTO balance but will work with you on any pre-planned trips that you may have scheduled after contract transition.
Does my service time on contract count towards Torch’s PTO accrual or service time benefits?
At this time, prior service has not been factored into our offerings. However, we are hoping for a long and prosperous relationship with you here at Torch.
What's an ESOP and what does it mean to be 100% employee-owned?
ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan. After you have met eligibility requirements, you will begin to receive compensation, vested over a period of time, through company shares that pay out as cash when you leave the organization. 100% employee-owned means that there is no majority owner, but rather company stock is allocated among all employees.
I travel for my job; is there a travel agency I can use to book my trips?
Yes, Torch partners with Concur.com for business travel. All travelers will set up a profile and make travel plans through this partner. We will have more information about Concur at your orientation.
I am scheduled to be out-of-town or on business travel during my scheduled orientation time. How can I in-process if I am unable to attend an orientation session?
If you find yourself in this situation, please contact your transition team at EPASS.GB@torchtechnologies.com.
I don't live or work in a location where an orientation is taking place, how do I in process?
If you find yourself in this situation, please contact your transition team at EPASS.GB@torchtechnologies.com
How long are the orientation sessions? I will have to work to support my customer that day.
The customer’s mission is our top priority, and we are structuring our orientation sessions to be abbreviations of our normal process to accommodate. Therefore, our sessions are designed to be no more than 30-45 minutes in length. The Torch Transition Team will be available at each orientation, past the allotted time, if there are additional questions.
Do you have a question that we haven’t addressed yet?
Please send your question to our Torch Transition Team at epass.gb@torchtechnologies.com .

Why Torch is the Right Place for You

At Torch, we seek employees who align with our company values, who are thought-leaders eager for a new challenge, and who are motivated to continually perform their best for our soldiers and for the nation. Here are just a few reasons we believe Torch is the right place for you.

YOU OWN A STAKE IN THE OUTCOME

As a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), every full-time employee is granted ownership in the company on top of their normal retirement benefits. This means every employee owns a stake in the success of our customers and the company.

A BIG COMPANY WITH A SMALL COMPANY FEEL

Despite our rapid growth into one of the nation’s largest defense firms, we haven’t lost sight of the employee-owners who make our workplace special. In 2022, we were recognized as one of the nation’s leading workplaces for Millennials.

DOING THE RIGHT THING IS IMPORTANT AT TORCH

Whether our employee-owners are organizing community service events or we are meeting with our customers, we are focused on doing the right thing. Through corporate giving and our Torch Helps non-profit we have made a multi-million dollar impact for our local communities.

CHALLENGING WORK AND A REWARDING MISSION

Our employee-owners are truly “rocket scientists”. We apply our ingenuity to protect our soldiers and our nation. Our company is full of innovators, and over the past two years we have invested millions to expand our engineering and prototyping capabilities.

Torch Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Torch seek to provide a fully accessible career site. If you need assistance or an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact us.

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