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The Acquisition AI Integration SME role focuses on integrating acquisition, contracts specialist, and contract data and workflows with advanced AI capabilities aligned to the latest NAWCAD War Room and latest NAWCAD WOLF acquisition analytics development priorities. Additionally, this role includes integrating workflows and data from the NAVAIR AMS and PMT platforms into the Jupiter platform and leveraging the latest data and AI capabilities aligned to the NAWCAD and NAWCAD WOLF War Rooms. The SME will support enterprise-level modernization efforts across NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS networks, aligned to NAWCAD Lead Architect and NAWCAD WOLF Senior Leadership. This role will also assist with leading, managing, and generating new concepts aligned to delivering strategic development, data and AI integration efforts aligned to the latest KAIROS Enterprise Platforms and Data (EPAD) technology roadmap and DoD customer base.
Job Responsibility:
Acquisition AI Integration and Engineering Leadership
Support ongoing data, AI, and platform integration efforts with a specific focus on acquisition and contracting workflows for ACAT I and II programs into the latest NAWCAD War Room application and AI suites
Deliver AI-driven acquisition solutions that automate and optimize contract data processes, ensuring compliance with DoD and DON procurement standard
Provide SME feedback for integrating NAVAIR systems such as Program Management Tool (PMT) and Acquisition Management System (AMS)
Lead numerous product management related meetings and use latest Agile management best practices and enterprise tools
Technology Leadership: Lead multi-disciplinary hardware, software, AI, and data engineering teams focused on delivering capabilities and features described on the latest KAIROS EPAD technology roadmap.
Recommend and implement cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to improve KAIROS data automation processes and platform capabilities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to ensure successful design and implementation of enterprise platform and data-automation solutions across various applications.
Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to ensure material availability, cost efficiency, and process sustainability.
Lead training programs and knowledge sharing initiatives to build internal expertise.
Quality and Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and cybersecurity regulations.
Implement rigorous quality assurance and control protocols to ensure the production of reliable and high-quality data, AI, and platform engineering products.
Project Management: Lead KAIROS EPAD development projects from concept through execution, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.
Coordinate with vendors and external partners to source materials, machines, and tools necessary for platform development.
Ensure timely delivery of projects, adhering to both technical specifications and budgetary constraints.
Requirements:
Expert level experience in NAVAIR acquisition and contract analytics systems
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of leading technical discussions and driving alignment across teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment.
Self-starter, highly motivated, strong work ethic with a commitment to quality
Microsoft office suite proficiency, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to work within a challenging, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and meet competing, deliverable deadlines
Detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear status and/or communicate issues
Ability to adapt to evolving technology
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mathematics, data engineering, data analytics, data science, artificial intelligence, operations research, software engineering, and/or other technical/engineering/mathematical degree fields
Knowledge of cybersecurity and data management for DoD and Commercial systems.
3-5+ years of DoD experience supporting large-scale acquisition efforts for ACAT I or ACAT II programs
Prior experience as a Contracts Specialist supporting ACAT I and II programs.
Proven expertise in DoD financial accounting systems and acquisition lifecycle management.
Hands-on experience with NAVAIR AMS and PMT systems.
This position requires an Active Secret Security Clearance.