Technology Transition SME

Diaconia LLC•Bath Township, OH

11h

About The Position

Position Overview: Seeking an experienced Technology Transition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide expert acquisition and technology transition support under the USG Military contract. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven record of transitioning advanced technologies into fielded solutions. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting capability planning, acquisition lifecycle documentation, risk management, program integration, and innovation pipeline execution for emerging AF systems.

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance at time of hire
Eligible for Top Secret upgrade
U.S. Citizenship required
One of the following combinations is required:
Master’s degree + 15 years of relevant experience (minimum 5 years within DoD)
Bachelor’s degree + 18 years of relevant experience (minimum 5 years within DoD)
High School Diploma/GED + 24 years of relevant experience (minimum 5 years within DoD)
Minimum 10+ years of experience in at least six (6) of the following areas:
Development planning and technology transition strategy
Acquisition lifecycle strategy and milestone documentation
SBIR and RIF program execution
Systems engineering and early-stage requirements development
Analysis and validation of innovative technology programs
Pre-acquisition and acquisition strategy implementation
Development of pre- and post-award documentation
Risk planning, milestone tracking, and staff coordination
Specification development and CONOPS drafting
Integration of capabilities across multi-platform acquisition timelines
AFROC coordination and IPT participation

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and government acquisition tools
Experience with EVM systems, IMS development, and OEM scheduling tools
Strong technical writing and executive briefing capability
Knowledge of Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) tools
Experience facilitating cross-enterprise and interagency collaboration

Responsibilities

Acquisition Planning & Execution
Develop, review, and manage pre- and post-award acquisition documentation
Support milestone planning and execution (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR)
Analyze contracting requirements and contribute to acquisition strategy development
Maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and conduct EVM and schedule analysis
Program Analysis & Reporting
Evaluate program cost, schedule, and performance risks
Conduct efficiency studies and acquisition strategy assessments
Prepare acquisition plans and documentation aligned with DoD standards
Support DAES, SARs, MARs, and SOCCER reporting
Requirements & Capability Development
Support JCIDS processes and documentation (CDD, CPD, CONOPS)
Facilitate I-SUMMITs, CRRAs, HPTs, and other capability planning events
Ensure interoperability and alignment of requirements across systems
Technology Transition & Innovation Support
Support SBIR, RIF, ATDs, and other advanced innovation initiatives
Apply systems engineering principles to streamline transition efforts
Identify integration challenges and align cross-platform efforts
Lead planning for rapid prototyping and early-stage requirements development
Coordinate technology insertion across acquisition phases and multiple platforms
Document & Compliance Management
Draft, edit, and maintain DIDs, CDRLs, and acquisition deliverables
Manage AF Form 1067 proposal processes from intake through archive
Ensure compliance with AFLCMC, AFMC, and DoD acquisition policy
Stakeholder Engagement & Mission Partner Coordination
Coordinate with MAJCOMs, Air Staff, test agencies, and mission partners
Support IPTs, reviews, readiness exercises, and working groups
Provide executive-level briefings and decision-ready analysis to senior leadership