Blue Sky Innovators

Blue Sky Innovators

Part-Time Laser/Optics SME, TS/SCI

Arlington, VA · Part-time

No sponsorship$70k-$120kDetected 22 days ago
TypeScriptProject ManagementSAPCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • 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.
  • To request an accommodation, please email us at careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information.

Responsibilities

  • Manage execution of ongoing demonstration activities
  • Develop technical documentation and briefs to communicate program status
  • Develop transition plans and relationships
  • Candidates sought to provide laser or optics SME support.
  • The successful candidate will support the DARPA program manager by providing technical advice and analysis of multiple innovative designs for Laser or Optical systems.
  • This position will also include overseeing contract execution, coordinating and collaborating with Govt mission partners, and communicating status/results by preparing and delivering program briefings.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in laser, High energy laser or complex optical systems
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to urgent requests
  • U.S. citizenship and active Top-Secret clearance, with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program eligibility, is required.

Nice to have

  • Mission focus with enthusiasm for daily work
  • Clear, concise, direct communication
  • Experience working at the Top Secret, SCI, and SAP levels
  • Experience with DARPA project management
  • Experience leading small teams on technical projects
  • Experience and enthusiasm for technical brainstorming
  • Preferred Capabilities:

Compensation

  • Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.

Benefits

  • Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.

Equal opportunity

  • this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.
  • Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizenship and active Top-Secret clearance, with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program eligibility, is required

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