The EDAT Technical Advisor is a blend of technical capability demonstration, customer-oriented engagement, and project management responsibilities. The Technical Advisor will serve as the primary point of contact (POC) to the assigned Information Technology Management Office (ITMO) Liaison Officer (LNO) and work closely with customer stakeholders to identify & define technical and training requirements. This role is critical in advising on innovative technical solutions, evaluating project needs, and promoting synergy across the USSOCOM ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring a deep technical background, strategic vision, and the ability to communicate complex technical ideas to a range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and/or present capability briefings for annual C5I regional working groups, monthly customer technical exchanges, and additional planning sessions as required

• Promote proof of concepts (POCs), demos, labs, and technical capabilities within EDAT Communities of Interest (COIs) to encourage innovation and forward-thinking solutions.

• Identify potential synergies across the USSOCOM ecosystem to enhance collaborative efforts and improve operational outcomes.

• Advise on technical solutions and emerging technologies to address project challenges and align with mission objectives.

• Maintain and update the EOI (Expressions of Interest) Catalog for assigned mission partners, ensuring it aligns with evolving mission needs.

• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding across the board.

• Planning Serve as the primary POC to the assigned ITMO Liaison Officer (LNO) and collaborate with stakeholders to discover, define, and refine project requirements.

• Evaluate project requirements and recommend innovative technologies, solutions, and strategies that drive mission success.

• Leverage strong analytical skills and deep technical knowledge to provide insight into technical strategies and future technologies.

• Contribute to continuous improvement by driving technical innovation and aligning capabilities with customer needs.

• Collaborate with EDAT Task leads to ensure solution alignments fulfills operational requirement Monitoring Conduct stakeholder engagements regarding regional project portfolio status.

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure continual operational and project alignment.

• Facilitate problem resolution and project barrier elimination / mitigation.

• Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of technical issues at the customer level by collaborating with the EDAT team.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance (or equivalent level required by the contract).

• Proven experience working in a technical advisory capacity, preferably within a DoD/USSOCOM environment.

• Strong background in analyzing, advising on, and implementing technical solutions for complex projects.

• Expertise in identifying and evaluating innovative technologies, with a focus on their potential application in military and defense operations.

• Experience maintaining catalogs such as the EOI or similar technical resources.

• Ability to work closely with stakeholders to capture and define technical project requirements.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve technical challenges efficiently.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.

• Experience working within a collaborative, mission-focused team and across multi-functional technical teams.

Job ID

2024-14438

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

RiverTech, an Akima company, is not just another federal professional solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At RiverTech, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , RiverTech provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, RiverTech provides innovative solutions to complex engineering and operational challenges and delivers wide-ranging services for mission support, systems engineering, and IT.

As a RiverTech employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).