Technologies & Experimentation Integrator
Description
Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of innovation and consulting. We believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. As part of the Ventus Solutions team, you’ll collaborate with government and industry leaders to develop constructive architecture models that inform decision-making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we value curiosity, collaboration, and excellence, and we’re committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, career development, and a culture of continuous learning. Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission.
Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Technologies and Experimentation Integrator to support an innovative program office. You will act as a critical bridge between Program Managers and Combatant Command stakeholders by identifying operational challenges, integrating emerging technologies into exercises and war plans, and facilitating the rapid adoption of innovative capabilities by military end users. Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of company programs, coordinating transition activities, tracking financial and programmatic milestones, supporting technology demonstrations, cultivating stakeholder relationships across the Department of Defense, and communicating program status through executive-level briefings and presentations. You will possess extensive operational experience, strong technical acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record supporting technology transition and operational integration efforts at senior levels of government. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.
Part-Time
Work Location: Onsite: Arlington, VA
Travel: Less than 10%
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required, experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) preferred
Required Experience:
- Master’s degree or higher in a technical discipline (engineering, computer science, or related field) or a national security-related discipline.
- Minimum of 20 years of Department of Defense experience.
- Experience serving as a senior military officer (O-6/Captain or equivalent) or senior civilian (GS-15/SES).
- Recent experience serving on a Combatant Command, Component Command, Joint Staff, or Service Headquarters staff.
- Experience as an operational warfighter (pilot, special warfare officer, infantry officer, or similar operational leadership role).
- Demonstrated experience serving as a direct advisor to General/Flag Officers or Senior Executive Service personnel.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Experience communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of digital communications and operations across multiple digital architectures.
- Experience transitioning technology into operational environments.
- Understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and integration of technologies into Combatant Command exercises.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management experience with government, military, industry, and technical organizations.
Desired Experience:
- PhD in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline.
- Equivalent advanced operational experience supporting technology transition efforts.
- Two or more years supporting research and development organizations or low
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) programs.
- Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) experience at the Combatant Command, Joint Staff, Service Headquarters, or Component Command level.
- Experience integrating R&D programs into Combatant Command exercises and operational events.
- Experience transitioning advanced technologies to military end users.
- Familiarity with defense innovation, experimentation, and advanced technology portfolios.
- Experience supporting joint operations, operational planning, and force modernization initiatives.
Ventus Executive Solutions provides our government and commercial clients with a range of professional and innovation services including: technology innovation acceleration, business consulting services, professional engineering and program oversight, and program and budget support. We support analysis and studies in a variety of areas including defense, energy and health care where we aid organizations in solving complex problems in new and innovative ways. We work with our clients to identify core issues and then put together a cost-effective world-class team to solve problems and enable our clients to create and seize opportunities. VES is a Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).
Ventus Executive Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
To find out more about Ventus, visit our website: www.ventus-solutions.com