LOE required is 0.5 FTE.

Description

Candidates sought to provide technical program management support. The successful candidate will support the DARPA program manager by providing technical advice and industry knowledge for cyber warfare systems. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a team, and interface with both industry and National Lab personnel to advise on architecture and technology. This position will also include overseeing contract execution, coordinating and collaborating with Govt mission partners, and communicating status/results by preparing and delivering program briefings.

Requirements:

10+ years of relevant experience in Cyber systems, communications and related disciplines
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication skills - both written (including PowerPoint) and oral
Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to urgent requests
Work on-site at DARPA HQ (Arlington, VA) daily
Travel to support program up to 15% duty factor

Preferred:

Mission focus with enthusiasm for daily work
Clear, concise, direct communication
Interest in continuous learning and technical exploration
Experience working at the Top Secret, SCI, and SAP levels
Experience with DARPA project management
Experience leading small teams on technical projects
Experience and enthusiasm for technical brainstorming

Responsibilities:

Identify and advise on cyber industry partners.
Support the standup of a comprehensive environment for cyber tool development
Participate in technical discussions and provide independent advice
Organize and coordinate activities of a dispersed multidisciplinary team
Develop technical documentation and briefs to communicate program status
Coordinate stakeholder engagement across multiple national agencies and services
Develop transition plans and relationships detection.

Clearance Required: U.S. citizenship and active Top-Secret clearance, with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program eligibility,.

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 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

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

Blue Sky Innovators

Cyber Warfare Systems SETA

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