Cross-Domain Engineering and Technology Transition Lead (SME)

Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base / Dayton, Ohio area; onsite. Telework only if Government-approved. Clearance: Top Secret eligibility required under PWS §12.2; access per final DD254 Education: Bachelors in Engineering or another technical field preferred and must have at least seven (7) years of experience supporting DOD acquisition programs or rapid-fielding initiatives.

per PWS §12.2. Outcomes: The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position: Formally track all tasks, to include: assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request. Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.

Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation. Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days. Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving.

Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead technical assessments and transition planning for CRI air, space and cyber rapid-prototyping initiatives. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: Plan, initiate and monitor multidisciplinary air, space and cyber technical efforts. Coordinate 15–20 ad-hoc technology assessment teams and evaluate feasibility, risk and transition readiness.

Support acquisition and technical inputs for new awards and active contract portfolio oversight. Prepare decision-ready technical analyses, demonstrations, transition roadmaps and operational assessment coordination. Deliver accurate, timely and auditable work products; coordinate interfaces with other CRI support functions.

Prepare and quality-check technology-transition briefing inputs, assessment-team action items and supporting technical records for consolidation by the portfolio lead. Notify the Integrated Program Operations Lead / Contractor Task Lead of overlapping technical assessments, acquisition milestones and demonstrations; propose sequencing and alternate technical coverage.

Coordinate technical inputs to concurrent acquisition starts and transition assessments directly with the integrated operations lead; maintain a technical decision log and identify conflicts before Government deadlines. Prepare concise technical briefs and records-ready transition packages to reduce administrative load on the combined operations/portfolio role.

Qualifications

The candidate must have the following qualifications (PWS requirements and necessary duty authorizations): Technical education aligned to assigned work; bachelor’s in technical field preferred under PWS §12.2. At least seven (7) years supporting DoD acquisition or rapid-fielding activities (PWS §12.2). Top Secret eligibility and ability to obtain access required by final DD254.

Demonstrated ability to integrate engineering, acquisition and operational stakeholder inputs. The following qualifications are desired (Gemini recruiting preferences, not additional PWS mandates): 10–12+ years supporting cross-domain S&T/technology transition (Gemini preference). INCOSE CSEP or DAWIA-equivalent acquisition training (preferred).

PMP and systems engineering/test qualifications (preferred). Travel: Periodic travel to WPAFB stakeholder sites, demonstrations, operational assessments and test locations. Other Requirements: