Cross-Domain Engineering and Technology Transition Lead (SME)

Gemini Industries Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced professional to lead technical assessments and transition planning for CRI air, space and cyber rapid-prototyping initiatives at Wright-Patterson AFB and surrounding area. Onsite work with occasional government-directed telework.

The role requires seven years of DoD acquisition or rapid-fielding experience, Top Secret eligibility, and strong cross-domain integration skills to deliver decision-ready analyses and transition roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a technical field preferred and seven years of DoD acquisition or rapid-fielding experience.
• Top Secret eligibility required under final DD254.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical assessments and transition planning for CRI air, space and cyber rapid-prototyping initiatives.
• 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.

Skills

DoD acquisition experience

Top Secret clearance eligibility

Program management

Cross-domain transition experience

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or technical field

7+ years DoD acquisition experience

Tools

INCOSE CSEP or DAWIA-equivalent

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

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.