Blue Sky Innovators
Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration
Acquisition Analyst
About the job
- Background in Program Management and Acquisitions
- Minimum of 10 years of experience with DoD acquisition
- Experience with Space Systems Command PPBE process
- Experience with Stakeholder Management and Senior Leader engagement
- Excellent interpersonal skills interfacing with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Assist with drafting acquisition strategies, RFPs, and program execution documents (i.e., for milestone reviews)
- Manage business operations for contract execution (e.g, CDRL review, assist with drafting PCO letters)
- Develop and coordinate review of briefings and other products to support Program Executive Officer (PEO) Program Reviews, Program Objective Memorandum, Staffer Days, Congressional Reporting Requirements, and Requests for Information
- Manage communications with Program Element Monitor, PEO Staff, and external stakeholders
- 10 years of experience in space systems acquisition
- Experience on PEO or equivalent staff
- STEM bachelor’s degree or higher
About the company
Blue Sky Innovators provides advanced technology and operational support to DoD and Intelligence Community clients, offering AI/ML data analysis, cybersecurity, and systems integration, along with internal R&D to turn new technologies into usable capabilities. It delivers professional services, SETA and acquisition support, and program control to solve complex defense challenges and advance operational capabilities. The company differentiates itself with a defense-led leadership team, a workforce rich in military veterans and TS/SCI clearance, and significant in-house R&D that supports DARPA, the Navy, and other defense programs. Its goal is to deliver practical, field-ready technologies and specialized support that help DoD and IC programs succeed by turning research into deployed solutions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- LinkedIn shows 51-200 employees in 2026, signaling ongoing demand and scaling.
- Blue Sky Innovators won the 2026 AI Summit Best Technology award for SkyEye.
- A March 2026 Air Force delivery order added $4.5 million through March 2027.
What critics are saying
- Blue Sky Innovators depends on DoD and Space Force contract timing, not recurring software revenue.
- BSI’s $74,996.41 SpaceWERX award is tiny versus sustainment needs and hiring costs.
- A failed Phase II for SKYWAVE would leave IRAD sunk and differentiation weakened.
What makes Blue Sky Innovators unique
- Blue Sky Innovators won SpaceWERX SBIR Phase I for SKYWAVE in July 2026.
- SKYWAVE combines proprietary RFML with RF fingerprinting for space-domain awareness.
- BSI landed MDA SHIELD IDIQ access in December 2025, spanning 10 years.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Telephone/Internet stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Stock Options
Company Equity
Hybrid Work Options
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support