Capability Development SME

Mayvin is seeking a highly experienced Capability Development Leader to support Special Operations Forces (SOF) in the planning, integration, acquisition, and fielding of advanced technical capabilities in support of sensitive and high-priority national security missions. This role provides senior-level leadership across Combat Development, Electronic Warfare (EW), Unmanned Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), Cyber, and Counter-Unmanned Systems (C-UxS) portfolios. The selected candidate will lead multifunctional teams and Joint Integrated Product Teams (JIPTs) to develop and execute capability-based acquisition strategies aligned with USSOCOM priorities. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in SOF operations, acquisition management, aviation operations, unmanned systems, EW integration, and PPBE processes.

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must have a Secret clearance

• Lead multifunctional teams in developing and executing capability-based acquisition strategies.
• Oversee full lifecycle acquisition efforts including RDT&E, procurement, O&M, and sustainment.
• Coordinate programming, budgeting, obligation, and expenditure tracking across multiple funding lines.
• Develop and validate Capability Development Documents (CDD) and acquisition exemption packages.
• Ensure compliance with DoD 5000 series, FAR, NDAA, and USSOCOM acquisition policies.

• Serve as senior technical advisor for integration of Electronic Support (ES), Electronic Attack (EA), counter-RADAR, and Special Technical Operations (STO).
• Lead EW Integrated Product Teams managing RDT&E, procurement, and O&M funding.
• Oversee execution of multiple contracts and contractor personnel supporting EW portfolios.

• Lead development, fielding, and sustainment of Small UAS (sUAS), Tactical UAS (TUAS), and Counter-UAS programs.
• Establish enterprise-level unmanned systems programs and sustainment frameworks.
• Integrate emerging technologies for operations in near-peer and contested environments.

• Serve as senior advisor on ISR acquisition, airborne EW, aviation operations, and aviation safety.
• Coordinate with national agencies, combatant commands, and interagency partners.
• Develop ISR requirements, procurement strategies, and operational fielding plans.
• Direct and integrate manned and unmanned ISR platforms across multiple theaters.
• Oversee training, combat readiness, and operational employment of ISR assets.

• Validate and integrate capabilities across:
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Cyber Operations
  • Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
  • Technical Surveillance & Exploitation
  • Advanced Data Architecture & Analytics
  • Counter-UAS / Ground-Based Aerial Defeat
  • Emerging Threat Defeat Technologies