Blue Sky Innovators

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

Part-Time Technical SETA

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$70 - $120 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant experience.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
Experience working at the SAP level.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and respond to urgent requests.
Ability to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia.
Ability to travel up to 10% to support the program.
Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

Support the government program manager by leading new technical analysis projects.
Oversee contract execution.
Coordinate and collaborate with government mission partners.
Communicate status and results by preparing and delivering program briefings.
Develop modeling, analysis, and performance-assessment tools to inform technical decisions, evaluate system limitations, and support program execution.
Organize and coordinate activities of a dispersed multidisciplinary team.
Develop technical documentation and briefs to communicate program status.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting EO/IR remote sensing, space systems, airborne sensing, LiDAR, imaging systems, or related sensor technologies.
Experience planning and supporting demonstrations, test events, data-collection campaigns, and technical evaluations.
Experience building radiometric models, image or signal processing, system modeling, or hardware/software integration.
Familiarity with distributed data processing solutions for scalability and workflows that transform imagery into custom data products.
Experience with DARPA, DoD, or Technical SETA work.
Experience leading technical teams and coordinating performers, government customers, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
Clear, concise, and direct communication, with an interest in continuous learning and technical exploration.

The Technical SETA (part-time) will support the government program manager by leading new technical analysis projects. This includes overseeing contract execution, coordinating and collaborating with government mission partners, and communicating status/results by preparing and delivering program briefings. Experience supporting EO/IR remote sensing, space, airborne sensing, or advanced sensor development efforts is highly relevant.

The Technical SETA will be responsible for:

Developing modeling, analysis, and performance-assessment tools to inform technical decisions, evaluate system limitations, and support program execution,
Organizing and coordinating activities of a dispersed multidisciplinary team,
Developing technical documentation and briefs to communicate program status.

Requirements:

10+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field
Experience working at the SAP level
Strong written and oral communication skills with Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to urgent requests
Work on-site in Arlington, VA
Travel to support program up to 10%
Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred:

Experience with EO/IR remote sensing, space systems, airborne sensing, LiDAR, imaging systems, or related sensor technologies
Experience planning and supporting demonstrations, test events, data-collection campaigns, and technical evaluations
Experience building radiometric models, image or signal processing, system modeling, or hardware/software integration
Familiarity with distributed data processing solutions for scalability and workflows transforming imagery into custom data products.
Experience with DARPA, DoD, or Technical SETA work
Experience leading technical teams and coordinating performers, government customers, and FFRDCs
Clear, concise, direct communication with interest in continuous learning and technical exploration

Hourly range for the position is $70-$120/hr. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

About the Company

Blue Sky Innovators

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

Blue Sky Innovators provides advanced technical and operational support to government and commercial clients, focusing on the DoD and Intelligence Community, with services in AI/ML data analysis, cybersecurity, and systems integration. Its approach combines professional services—such as SETA and acquisition support—with internal R&D in AI/ML and RF to turn research into deployable capabilities. The company differentiates itself through a defense-first leadership team, a workforce that includes many military veterans and personnel with TS/SCI clearance, and in-house development aligned to defense programs like DARPA and the Navy. Its goal is to deliver practical, field-ready technologies and specialized support that help DoD and IC programs succeed and bridge research to operational outcomes.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: Not listed

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