Joint Information Advantage Technology SME

Ventus Executive Solutions (VES) is a small company that works in the innovation and consulting arena and hires particularly talented individuals. At VES, we prioritize our employees' well-being, fostering a workplace culture that values and supports each individual. We are dedicated to promoting mentorship and personal development, recognizing that our team's growth is integral to our collective success. We offer excellent salaries and benefits.

Ventus Executive Solutions (VES) is seeking a Joint Information Advantage Technologies SME with a technical expertise for warfighting capability development, integration, and transition of new technologies to join our exciting team at Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)).

This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience with technical expertise in cutting edge technologies and application of technologies into new and innovative warfighting capabilities The person in this role will be an integrated team member of the Multi-Domain Joint Operations (MDJO) Directorate under the Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Mission Capabilities (DCTO(MC)) within OUSD(R&E) assisting in closing time-critical gaps in high-priority, multi-component warfighting missions. In this role the candidate will provide subject-matter expertise in warfighting technologies and capabilities, delivering technical assessments and innovative approaches to address critical joint warfighting capability gaps. Additionally, the candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to support technology transitions and prepare reports and briefings for DoD leadership. The ideal candidate has highly effective communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should have experience with advanced DoD weapon systems and their capabilities, concept of operations, and concepts of employment.

The anticipated work location is in Falls Church, VA, on site.

Travel: less than 10%.

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

20+ years of relevant work experience

Technical expertise in kinetic weapons/platforms, EW & non-kinetic effects, and/or defensive capabilities.

Experience leading the planning and execution of complex engineering and systems analysis efforts for the DoD and/or IC.

Organized with a strong attention to details

Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP).

Desired Experience

Joint Fires operational experience

Experience with OSD, Joint Staff, and/or Service Staff