Blue Sky Innovators

Job Description Job Description Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert (USAF) to join our team in Arlington, VA. The SME will assist in developing, coordinating, and advising on the implementation of policies related to air, space, and cyberspace power to support the CSAF, AF/A3, NAF/Air Component Commanders and their Staffs. The SME will participate in the operational planning and analysis process and advise the JS and CCMDs on how to optimize USAF capabilities against operational challenges. This position will provide advice and assessments to validate that planning inputs are strategically sound, operationally and logistically feasible, and resource informed/supportable according to the pertinent policies. The SME must have situational awareness of, and provide recommendations about, the current political-military (Pol-Mil) issues and operational challenges associated with threats and priority regions as outlined within strategic planning guidance, e.g., the NDS, and be able to articulate the impact these have on USAF equities to senior leaders. The SME will advise on the use of wargaming and M&S techniques to transform the Air Force and support the design, development, and execution of strategic operational war games and related seminars and workshops. The SME will provide support and advice in preparing briefings and written material to senior leaders, including matters of national security. 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 from an accredited university or equivalent service academy. Ten years of combined federal (DoW or DoS) experience with five years total experience at MAJCOM, HAF or JS/CCMD J2/3/5/8. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other associated software utilized in personal computing, e.g., Adobe Acrobat. TS/SCI Clearance Desired Qualifications An advanced academic degree in areas such as regional studies, history, international affairs/relations, or national security/policy is (are) desired not required. 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 as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

Job Description Job Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leads the designing, developing, documenting, testing, debugging and maintenance of hardware or software based CNO capabilities. Ensure effective communication coordination and transparency with leadership and customers. Responsible for ensuring software standards meet network and security requirements. A SME that supervises and mentors subordinate project and ICON Innovation Collaborative (IIC) staff. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline. Proficiency in Python and C/C++ programming. Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network devices). Proficiency with networking (TCP/IP) and socket level programming. 12+ years of relevant experience to software development. Preferred Qualifications: CNO capability development experience. Software Analysis/Reverse Engineering experience. Understanding of assembly programming concepts. Unit Test experience. Experience using Atlassian products (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible). Relevant industry standard certifications such as Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) or C++ Certified Professsional Programmer Certification (CPP). Experience with CI/CD pipeline/DevSecOps development. Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph. Physical Requirements: Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time. Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer. Salary range for the position is $120,000 - $225,000 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 as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

Job Description Job Description As a SATCOM hardware specialist on our team, you will apply your technical expertise, attention to detail, and curiosity to develop actionable intelligence for our customers. You will play a critical role in developing an understanding of the operational environment. You will work in a dynamic environment and leverage experience with the RF intelligence and production cycle to support the planning for and collection of signals data. You will perform research and analysis of complex digital communications systems and support the processing and exploitation of signals collected from various sources. You will prepare and present briefings on requirements, capabilities, and project status for a variety of audiences, including senior executives, provide operational guidance, and successfully engage with organizations from across the IC and Department of Defense. You must have a strong record of achievement, familiarity with operational procedures and regulations, and ability to work well with stakeholders from various organizations on an integrated, multidisciplinary team. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience can be substituted for the degree Must currently hold a TS/SCI with Poly to be considered 10 years or more experience in the design, use or production of SATCOM hardware systems and/or their associated launch vehicles and ground-based communications infrastructure Experience with various SATCOM and weapons systems, associated programs, modeling & simulation Experience with telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C) Exposure to data analysis and enterprise data systems Experience with terrestrial communications, data circuits and general networking Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $250,000 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 as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

Job Description Job Description As a SATCOM software specialist on our team, you will apply your technical expertise, attention to detail, and curiosity to develop actionable intelligence for our customers. You will play a critical role in developing an understanding of the operational environment. You will work in a dynamic environment and leverage experience with the RF intelligence and production cycle to support the planning for and collection of signals data. You will perform research and analysis of complex digital communications and application layer protocols and support the processing and exploitation of signals collected from various sources. You will prepare and present briefings on requirements, capabilities, and project status for a variety of audiences, including senior executives, provide operational guidance, and successfully engage with organizations from across the IC and Department of Defense. You must have a strong record of achievement, familiarity with operational procedures and regulations, and ability to work well with stakeholders from various organizations on an integrated, multidisciplinary team. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or experience can substitute for the degree Must currently hold a TS/SCI with Poly to be considered Minimum of 14 years of work experience with 10 years or more experience in mission management software for control and monitoring of SATCOM systems Experience with various SATCOM and weapons systems, associated programs, modeling & simulation Experience with telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C) Exposure to data analysis and enterprise data systems Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $250,000 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 as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

Job Description Job Description Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert (USAF) to join our team in Arlington, VA. The SME will assist in developing, coordinating, and advising on the implementation of policies related to air, space, and cyberspace power to support the CSAF, AF/A3, NAF/Air Component Commanders and their Staffs. The SME will participate in the operational planning and analysis process and advise the JS and CCMDs on how to optimize USAF capabilities against operational challenges. This position will provide advice and assessments to validate that planning inputs are strategically sound, operationally and logistically feasible, and resource informed/supportable according to the pertinent policies. The SME must have situational awareness of, and provide recommendations about, the current political-military (Pol-Mil) issues and operational challenges associated with threats and priority regions as outlined within strategic planning guidance, e.g., the NDS, and be able to articulate the impact these have on USAF equities to senior leaders. The SME will advise on the use of wargaming and M&S techniques to transform the Air Force and support the design, development, and execution of strategic operational war games and related seminars and workshops. The SME will provide support and advice in preparing briefings and written material to senior leaders, including matters of national security. 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 from an accredited university or equivalent service academy. Ten years of combined federal (DoW or DoS) experience with five years total experience at MAJCOM, HAF or JS/CCMD J2/3/5/8. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other associated software utilized in personal computing, e.g., Adobe Acrobat. TS/SCI Clearance Desired Qualifications An advanced academic degree in areas such as regional studies, history, international affairs/relations, or national security/policy is (are) desired not required. 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 as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

Job Description Job Description General Responsibilities: Maintain the overall data architecture and data flow design for the deployed systems Collaborate with and support external data users, acting as a direct liaison to external data users for the customer Act as the system's primary point of contact for data output and delivery and data formatting Evaluate data architecture design, perform feasibility and cost studies as well as internal studies of network performance and traffic analysis Work closely with system developers on management and integration of system enhancements, fixes and long-term maintenance to understand impacts to the network and data delivery Work closely with system operators to ensure mission continuity and maximum capability Support the high-level management of system deployments and operations and maintenance Qualifications Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly to be considered Bachelor's Degree or experience can substitute for the degree Minimum of 9 years of relevant technical experience Direct experience with relevant customer enterprise data systems/repositories and data analysis Experience with terrestrial communications, data circuits and general networking Exposure to SIGINT system design Ability to work independently and act as the customer's representative with developers and outside organizations Networking certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNP, etc. are a plus AWS certifications and exposure are a plus Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $250,000 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 as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

Job Description Job Description As a SATCOM software specialist on our team, you will apply your technical expertise, attention to detail, and curiosity to develop actionable intelligence for our customers. You will play a critical role in developing an understanding of the operational environment. You will work in a dynamic environment and leverage experience with the RF intelligence and production cycle to support the planning for and collection of signals data. You will perform research and analysis of complex digital communications and application layer protocols and support the processing and exploitation of signals collected from various sources. You will prepare and present briefings on requirements, capabilities, and project status for a variety of audiences, including senior executives, provide operational guidance, and successfully engage with organizations from across the IC and Department of Defense. You must have a strong record of achievement, familiarity with operational procedures and regulations, and ability to work well with stakeholders from various organizations on an integrated, multidisciplinary team. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or experience can substitute for the degree Must currently hold a TS/SCI with Poly to be considered Minimum of 14 years of work experience with 10 years or more experience in mission management software for control and monitoring of SATCOM systems Experience with various SATCOM and weapons systems, associated programs, modeling & simulation Experience with telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C) Exposure to data analysis and enterprise data systems Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $250,000 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 as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

Job Description Job Description As a SATCOM hardware specialist on our team, you will apply your technical expertise, attention to detail, and curiosity to develop actionable intelligence for our customers. You will play a critical role in developing an understanding of the operational environment. You will work in a dynamic environment and leverage experience with the RF intelligence and production cycle to support the planning for and collection of signals data. You will perform research and analysis of complex digital communications systems and support the processing and exploitation of signals collected from various sources. You will prepare and present briefings on requirements, capabilities, and project status for a variety of audiences, including senior executives, provide operational guidance, and successfully engage with organizations from across the IC and Department of Defense. You must have a strong record of achievement, familiarity with operational procedures and regulations, and ability to work well with stakeholders from various organizations on an integrated, multidisciplinary team. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience can be substituted for the degree Must currently hold a TS/SCI with Poly to be considered 10 years or more experience in the design, use or production of SATCOM hardware systems and/or their associated launch vehicles and ground-based communications infrastructure Experience with various SATCOM and weapons systems, associated programs, modeling & simulation Experience with telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C) Exposure to data analysis and enterprise data systems Experience with terrestrial communications, data circuits and general networking Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $250,000 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 as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.