Full-Time

Development

Multiple Teams

Blue Sky Innovators

Blue Sky Innovators

51-200 employees

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

Compensation Overview

$60k - $150k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Reston, VA, USA

In Person

On-site in Reston, Virginia; US citizen able to obtain security clearance.

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
AWS
DevOps
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform

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Requirements
  • Interest and background in DevSecOps technologies and methodologies.
  • General cloud experience among Azure, AWS, Google with familiarity in setting up Hybrid Architecture.
  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree with 0-10 years of experience.
  • Clearance: You must be a US Citizen and the ability to obtain a security clearance
  • GenAI Lifecycle Management: Experience in managing the lifecycle of generative AI applications, from problem definition to monitoring and improvement.
Responsibilities
  • Innovate and Collaborate: Work alongside a dynamic team of support specialists to add cutting-edge features to our on-premises cloud platform, supporting the evolving research and development needs of our tenants.
  • Automate and Optimize: Design and implement automation, support, and analytics functions to make our platform easier to assess, control, and operate.
  • Document and Guide: Generate user-friendly documentation to help users navigate and utilize the platform effectively.
  • Lead and Inspire: Demonstrate your expertise as a full-stack developer, with proficiency in both front-end and back-end systems, and guide the team through the full lifecycle of modern software development practices, including GenAI lifecycle management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Tech Savvy: Familiarity with web development frameworks (NodeJS, React, NextJS), Typescript, Javascript, CSS, GraphQL, Postgresql, Kafka.
  • Networking Knowledge: Understanding of modern computer networking standards and practices, especially within the DoD.
  • DOD and IC experience preferred
  • Office Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.
  • Cybersecurity Expertise: Experience with classified network accreditation and DoD cybersecurity practices.

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

  • 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