Blue Sky Innovators is actively seeking qualified candidates for the following positions. If you would like to apply, please send an email to careers@blueskyinnovators.com.
Engineer Cyber Security (Virginia/Maryland/DC)
Responsibilities:
- Establish communications with intelligence activities, industry and academia to maintain awareness of, and report on, of cyber development and technology and work opportunities for collaborative development
- Provide test support, including test plan development
- Write technical requirements, statements of work, program budgets, program schedules, and other programmatic documentation
- Assist with development of cyber technical roadmaps, technical evaluation of cyber technologies, and supporting analysis
- Clearance: Top Secret with in scope SSBI
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics or related field
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, users, and contractors from various DoD communities
- Experience working with military weapon systems
- Master's or PhD in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics or related field
- Experience with Intel and weapon systems software (e.g., GCCS, MIDB, JWS)
- Familiarization with C4ISR systems
- Knowledge of systems engineering activities, processes, and methodologies (Agile, waterfall, etc.)
- Experience interfacing with military personnel and senior government officials to understand operational requirements and articulate program goals
Senior Intelligence Analyst (Dayton)
Responsibilities:
- Provide subject matter expert-level intelligence support and analysis in support of sensitive programs.
- Lead Intelligence Community collection and production requirements, coordinating analysis & prioritizing tasks.
- Work with Government Program Managers in various DoD agencies to assess the operational implementation of technical proposals to determine the merit of objectives and methodologies.
- Coordinate with program performers throughout the life-cycle of programs to monitor performance and for system assessment.
- Interface with operational personnel and senior government officials to present intelligence summaries and impact to ongoing development and operational efforts.
- Clearance: Top Secret with in scope SSBI
- 10+ years of experience with intelligence analysis
- Bachelors in STEM or related intelligence field
- Experience in military operations, collection management, and acquisition strategy
- Experience in electronic warfare, space operations, or offensive/defensive cyber operations
- Masters in Intelligence, STEM, or related field
Business Financial Manager (Northern Virginia)
Responsibilities:
- Formulating program acquisition strategy and making sound recommendations to the Program Manager based upon a thorough knowledge of all business issues related to the program(s).
- The candidate shall have a thorough understanding regarding the procedures, processes, and handling of sensitive or classified procurement guidance documents within the Agency.
- Preparing funding documentation and procurement packages for DARPA performer contracts resulting from Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) and other solicitations.
- Monitoring and reporting program commitments, obligations, expenditures, contract performance, and program status execution to include program milestones, schedule and cost.
- Assisting in the preparation of program plans and quarterly review documentation.
- Creating and maintaining definitive documentation files for each program.
- The selected individual will also be required to assist in other duties such as planning and coordinating conferences, meetings, and source selections to include the preparation and presentation of financial information for briefings, presentations, and status reports.
- BA/BS degree
- Must be proficient with the current financial systems and processes utilized by the Department of Defense
- Clearance required, some positions require TS/SCI
- Must be able to work on-site at DARPA
- FTE - 100%
- Prior DARPA experience highly useful
Cyber Specialist (Northern Virginia)
Responsibilities:
- Make significant contributions across a range of technical areas by identifying, analyzing, and developing novel technologies and methodologies for current and new program development
- Provide in-depth expertise in the assessments of proposals to determine the technical merit of proposal objectives and methodologies
- Preparation of engineering, programmatic, and security documentation (BAA, PAD, SCG, Test Plans/Descriptions/Procedures, etc.)
- Coordinate with program performers throughout the testing of programs to ensure ranges, testing, and systems meet the test plan requirements
- Clearance: Top Secret with in scope SSBI
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics or related field
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, users, and contractors from various DoD communities
- Experience working with military weapon system
- Master's or PhD in computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics or related field
- Experience with Intel and weapon systems software (e.g., GCCS, MIDB, JWS)
- Familiarization with C4ISR systems
- Knowledge of systems engineering activities, processes, and methodologies (Agile, waterfall, etc.)
- Experience interfacing with military personnel and senior government officials to understand operational requirements and articulate program goals
Program Manager (Northern Virginia, Southern California)
Responsibilities:
- Oversee programmatic operations and the day-to-day activity of advanced technology programs.
- Develop and coordinate test plans and transition to the warfighter
- Prepare overview and status briefings for senior government officials.
- Clearance: DoD Top Secret with current SSBI
- 5+ years of experience with U.S government technology programs
- B.S. in physics, engineering, or related field
- M.S. in physics, engineering, or related field is highly desirable
- Prior SETA support experience
Principal Engineer (Northern Virginia, Southern California)
Responsibilities:
- Oversee programmatic operations and the day-to-day activity of advanced technology programs.
- Develop technical concepts and strategic vision for emerging technologies.
- Work with Government Program Managers to assess technical proposals and provide oversight throughout the program life-cycle.
- Prepare overview and status briefings for senior government officials.
- Perform analysis and calculations for rapid concept assessment.
- Clearance: DoD Top Secret with current SSBI
- 5+ years of experience in engineering or physics
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience working with DoD programs
- PhD. in Electrical Engineering, or related field
Technical SETA - Privacy and Security (Northern Virginia)
Responsibilities:
- Providing in-depth expertise in the assessments of proposals to determine the merit of proposal objectives and methodologies.
- Developing test plans for assessment of program performers' systems.
- Coordinating with program performers throughout the testing of programs to ensure ranges, testing, and systems meet the test plan requirements.
- Contribute technical consultation and support for the Program Manager.
- Working independently and preparing presentations and briefings.
- Strong background in algorithmic complexity, side channel attacks, and vulnerability detection
- 5 or more years of professional work experience focusing on technical facets of security and privacy
- Secret Clearance level is required
- Must be able to work on-site at DARPA
- % FTE - Part-time (Variable)
- Prior experience as a SETA for one or more DARPA programs is a plus
Intelligence Analyst (Northern Virginia)
Responsibilities:
- Provide subject matter expert-level intelligence support and analysis in support of sensitive acquisition programs to advise on cross-domain interactions, to include TCPED and CONOPs development. Manage Intelligence Community collection and production requirements for particular efforts in support of various program offices.
- Work with Government Program Managers in various DoD agencies to assess the operational implementation of technical proposals to determine the merit of objectives and methodologies; coordinate with program performers throughout the life-cycle of programs to monitor performance; develop test plans for system assessment; and interface with operational personnel and senior government officials to understand operational requirements and articulate program goals.
- Clearance: Top Secret with in scope SSBI
- 5+ years of experience with cyber/space operations or Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO)
- B.S. in STEM or related intelligence field
- Experience in military operations, collection management, and acquisition strategy
- Experience in electronic warfare, space operations, and offensive/defensive cyber operations
- M.A./M.S. in Intelligence, STEM, or related field