DoD Technology Transition Strategist

Diaconia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia seeks a Technology Transition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide expert acquisition and technology transition support under a USG Military contract. The ideal candidate brings deep DoD knowledge, strong analytical skills, and a proven record transitioning advanced technologies into fielded solutions.

This role supports capability planning, acquisition lifecycle documentation, risk management, program integration, and innovation pipeline execution for AF systems, working with

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance at time of hire with eligibility for Top Secret upgrade.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience across multiple DoD acquisition and transition domains.
• Strong ability to draft and manage acquisition documentation and DO D policy alignment.
• Experience coordinating with MAJCOMs, Air Staff, and mission partners.

Responsibilities

• 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 IMS and conduct EVM and schedule analysis.
• Evaluate program cost, schedule, and performance risks.
• Draft and maintain DIDs, CDRLs, and acquisition deliverables.

Skills

Development planning

Acquisition lifecycle

SBIR/RIF program execution

Systems engineering

CONOPS drafting

Risk planning

Integrated Master Schedule management

Executive briefing

Interagency collaboration

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Master’s degree + 15 years of relevant experience (min 5 in DoD)

Bachelor’s degree + 18 years of relevant experience (min 5 in DoD)

High School Diploma/GED + 24 years of relevant experience (min 5 in DoD)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

EVM systems

IMS development

OEM scheduling tools

Government acquisition tools

Job description

Diaconia seeks a Technology Transition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide expert acquisition and technology transition support under a USG Military contract. The ideal candidate brings deep DoD knowledge, strong analytical skills, and a proven record transitioning advanced technologies into fielded solutions.

This role supports capability planning, acquisition lifecycle documentation, risk management, program integration, and innovation pipeline execution for AF systems, working with