Part-Time
Part-Time Physics Technical SETA-DARPA
Ts/Sci
Blue Sky Innovators
51-200 employees
Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration
Compensation Overview
$70 - $120/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
On-site at DARPA HQ in Arlington, Virginia. Travel up to 15% of time.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's
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- 5+ years of relevant experience
- 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
- Active Top-Secret clearance, with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility is required
- Manage execution of ongoing demonstration activities
- 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
- 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 with undersea testing
- Interest/understanding of modern experimental and theoretical physics
- Understanding of STRATCOM mission and current capabilities
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