Role: DIGITAL TWIN SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Location: San Pedro, CA 90731 - Primarily remote; on-site in San Pedro, CA as needed for workshops and planning sessions

Job Description:

Objective

The Client is seeking a qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the procurement, implementation, and closeout of an upcoming Digital Twin project.
This effort builds upon prior discovery and planning work and will guide the development of technical requirements, procurement documentation, phased implementation strategies, and project closeout deliverables.

Scope of Work

• Review and refine existing use cases and technical requirements.
• Develop implementation phase breakdowns and task-level deliverables.
• Assist in the development of procurement documents (e.g., scopes of work, evaluation criteria).
• Provide input on RFP responses and vendor evaluations, as needed.
• Support implementation planning, execution, and performance tracking.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, coordination, and milestone management.
• Lead or participate in technical working sessions with vendors and internal project teams to align architecture and integration plans.
• Oversee the execution of specific implementation activities, working closely with the Project Manager to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Support the buildout of technical components, including data pipelines, dashboards, and GIS layers, by providing subject matter input and hands-on collaboration.
• Recommend practical technology stacks, integration patterns, and sequencing strategies.
• Validate that deliverables meet documented use case requirements and perform as intended.
• Support project closeout activities, including deliverable validation, lessons learned, and transition to operations.
• Attend internal meetings, workshops, and planning sessions (on-site as needed).
• Ensure proposed solutions align with available resources, staffing levels, and existing systems.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading Digital Twin implementations for public sector or large enterprise organizations.
• Strong understanding of geospatial platforms (e.g., Esri), enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo), and IoT integration.
• Experience drafting technical requirements and implementation strategies for RFPs.
• Familiarity with data governance, cloud architectures, and systems integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.