Blue Sky Innovators

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

Warfighter Support Subject Matter Expert

Strategy & Management ConsultingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$138k - $220k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Be familiar with Air Staff and joint administrative and operations instructions and procedures, and be able to address programming, planning, budgeting, policy, and warfighting operational implications.
Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent service academy.
Have multiple in-country experiences working geostrategic political-military issues with Allies or partner nations in one or more of these fields: Security Cooperation, Defense Policy, Alliance Management, Ministry of Defense or Joint Staff Liaison, Force Development, or Burden Sharing.
Have 10 years of combined federal Department of War or Department of State experience, including five years of total experience at MAJCOM, HAF, or JS/CCMD J2/3/5/8.
Have previous assignment experience preparing U.S. Flag/General Officers for Congressional testimony on U.S., Allied, or partner-nation defense issues.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and associated personal-computing software such as Adobe Acrobat.
Hold a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, coordinating, and advising on the implementation of policies related to air, space, and cyberspace power in support of the CSAF, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (AF/A3), and Numbered Air Force/Air Component Commanders and their staffs.
Participate in the operational planning and analysis process and advise the Joint Staff and Combatant Command staff on optimizing U.S. Air Force capabilities in support of the warfighter against operational challenges outlined in policy guidance.
Deliver high-level briefings and reports to senior U.S. Air Force and Department of War leaders, translating complex airpower concepts and operations into clear, actionable insights for General Officers and Senior Executive Service stakeholders.
Maintain situational awareness of current political-military issues and operational challenges, and provide recommendations.
Provide advice and assessments to validate that assigned planning inputs are strategically sound, operationally and logistically feasible, and resource-informed and supportable according to delineated responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree (MA) or doctorate (PhD) is desired but not required; advanced academic degrees in regional studies, history, international affairs/relations, or national security/policy are also desired but not required.

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Warfighter Support SME to join our team in Arlington, VA. The Warfighter Support SME will assist in developing, coordinating, and advising on the implementation of policies related to air, space, and cyberspace power to support the CSAF, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (AF/A3), and Numbered Air Force (NAF)/Air Component Commanders and their Staffs.

The Warfighter Support SME will participate in the operational planning and analysis process and advise the Joint Staff (JS) and CCMD staff on how to optimize USAF capabilities in support of the warfighter when confronting the operational challenges outlined in policy guidance.

The SME will be responsible for delivering high-level briefings and reports to senior USAF and Department of War (DoW) leaders, translating complex airpower concepts and operations into clear, actionable insights for General Officers and Senior Executive Service (SES) stakeholders.

The SME must maintain situational awareness of and provide recommendations regarding the current political-military issues and operational challenges, as well as will provide advice and assessments to validate that assigned planning inputs are strategically sound, operationally and logistically feasible, and resource informed/supportable according to the delineations of responsibilities.

Requirements

Familiar with Air Staff and joint administrative and operations instructions/procedures and can address programming, planning, budgeting, policy, and warfighting operational implications.
Bachelor’s degree(s) [master's degree (MA) or doctorate (PhD) desired but not required] from an accredited university or equivalent service academy. An advanced academic degree(s) in areas such as regional studies, history, international affairs/relations, or national security/policy is (are) desired not required.
Multiple in-country experience working geostrategic Pol-Mil issues with Allies or partner nations in one or more of the following fields - Security Cooperation, Defense Policy, Alliance Management, Ministry of Defense or JS Liaison, Force Development, or Burden Sharing.
10 years of combined federal (DoW or DOS) experience with five year’s total experience at MAJCOM, HAF or JS/CCMD J2/3/5/8.
Previous assignment experience preparing US Flag/General Officers for Congressional testimony on US, Allied, or partner-nation defense issues.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other associated software utilized in personal computing, e.g., Adobe Acrobat.
TS/SCI Clearance

Salary range for the position is $138,000 - $220,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

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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