Full-Time

Cybersecurity Technical SETA

Blue Sky Innovators

Blue Sky Innovators

51-200 employees

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

Compensation Overview

$150k - $250k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Arlington, VA, USA

In Person

100% on-site in a SCIF in Arlington, Virginia. Up to 20% travel may be required.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security

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Requirements
  • Must have a technical background of some depth related to cyber technologies, hardware, and/or software (able to go deep at least in one cyber area or domain)
  • Technology and technical approach related experience with military cyber operations, tools, and integration with transition platforms for operational use
  • Experience with supporting DoD research programs in terms of technology management, engagement with research performers, deliverable review, and leading regular calls or meetings with research performers on a technical basis
  • Experience involving direct engagement with government transition partners (within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community) and related stakeholders
  • Demonstrated understanding of DoD security guidance, policy, and program execution with respect to test events, conducting research, and technology transition
  • Ability to perform high priority and time-sensitive tasks in parallel
  • Extreme attention to detail and organizational approach and abilities
  • Deeply embraces and understands the “SETA mentality” of keeping programs progressing, working within an agency like DARPA, and communicating among research teams and transition partners
  • Top Secret Security Clearance/SCI Eligible
  • Ability to work 100% on-site full time in a SCIF environment in Arlington, VA (no regular telework or remote work)
  • Travel may be required up to 10-20% of the time
Responsibilities
  • Support DoD research programs in terms of technology management, engagement with research performers, deliverable review, and leading regular calls or meetings with research performers on a technical basis.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on tactical experience with analytical products and tools for cyber operations
  • Experience with Advanced cybersecurity technologies transitioning and entering rapid acquisition from the Department of Defense research community
  • and/or—Testing and evaluation of Department of Defense or Intelligence Community applied research and advanced technology development of cybersecurity technologies and/or prototypes in an operationally relevant environment
  • and/or—Gathering and interpreting information from sensitive platforms for intelligence collection, risk assessment, and reporting
  • 5+ years of experience in the above realms

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

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Virginia announced $7 million expansion and $840,000 grant on March 30, 2026.
  • MDA SHIELD IDIQ can open prototyping, testing, and experimentation pipelines through 2035.
  • Blue Sky is interviewing federal employees affected by layoffs, widening near-term hiring supply.

What critics are saying

  • PrimeRFP shows $685K total DoD obligations, leaving revenue concentrated and small.
  • Most work is sole-source; any incumbent loss could hit 2026 recompetes fast.
  • SkyLab's 175-job expansion needs sustained contract growth; underutilization would strain margins.

What makes Blue Sky Innovators unique

  • 95% TS/SCI-cleared staff and 50% veterans give Blue Sky rare defense depth.
  • March 2026 SkyLab adds 20,000 square feet for secure government collaboration in Reston.
  • December 2025 MDA SHIELD award shows trusted access to missile-defense R&D work.

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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