Digital Twin SME Support

Location: Primarily Remote; On-site in San Pedro, CADuration: 6 MonthsWork Authorization: USC or GC Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Digital Twin Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide professional on-call IT support for its upcoming Digital Twin project. This position plays a critical role in supporting the procurement, implementation, and closeout phases of the project, ensuring alignment with the Port’s technical and operational goals. This is a hybrid role that is primarily remote, with occasional on-site work required in San Pedro, CA. Key Responsibilities 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 Port staff to align architecture and integration plans Oversee the execution of specific implementation activities, working closely with the Port’s 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 the 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 that proposed solutions align with Port resources, staffing levels, and existing systems Minimum Qualifications and Experience Demonstrated experience leading Digital Twin implementations for public agencies or ports Strong understanding of geospatial platforms (e.g., Esri), enterprise systems (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 technical and non-technical stakeholders Technical Skills Digital Twin Platforms & Simulation Modeling Esri GIS and Spatial Data Visualization SAP / Maximo Integration IoT Sensor Data Ingestion and Streaming (Edge Computing) Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS) Data Governance and Security Frameworks Dashboarding & Visualization Tools (e.g., Power BI, ArcGIS Dashboards) Certifications Preferred PMP (Project Management Professional) AWS or Azure Solutions Architect Esri Technical Certification ITIL v4 Foundation Security Requirements May require background check and compliance with Port of LA security policies. Compensation Hourly Rate: W2: $60–$67/hour C2C: $68–$76/hour Job Type: Contract Pay: $60.00 - $67.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Experience: drafting technical requirements: 2 years (Required) implementation strategies for RFPs: 2 years (Required) Digital Twin Platforms & Simulation Modeling: 3 years (Required) Location: San Pedro, CA (Preferred) Ability to Commute: San Pedro, CA (Required) Work Location: In person