Blue Sky Innovators

Blue Sky Innovators

SETA Technical Advisor, Advanced Resilience Support, TS/SCI

Arlington, VA · Senior

No sponsorshipDetected 23 days ago
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About the role

  • Join our team as a SETA Technical Advisor and provide critical Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance to a government Program Manager within the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Adaptive Capabilities Office (ACO).
  • Assist in the technical evaluation of proposals and ROMs.
  • Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $250,000 per year.

Responsibilities

  • Programmatic Support: Assist the government Program Manager in the planning, development, and oversight of a portfolio of high-risk R&D programs aimed at creating next-generation secure devices and systems.
  • Portfolio Support: Support the Program Manager in tracking contract milestones, budget, and schedule performance. Assist in the review of monthly cost/schedule data (EVMS) to help identify variances and formulate corrective action plans.
  • Technology Transition Support: Assist the Program Manager in developing and managing technology transition roadmaps, ensuring that prototype validation activities align with long-term production and deployment goals.
  • Risk Assessment: Perform independent risk assessments of technical and programmatic plans. Conduct structured root cause analysis of complex issues and provide the Program Manager with recommended mitigation strategies.
  • Acquisition Support: Support the Program Manager in developing acquisition documents, including Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) solicitations. Assist in the technical evaluation of proposals and ROMs.
  • In this role, you will leverage your deep technical expertise to support the development and execution of a portfolio of high-impact R&D programs focused on enhancing the resilience and effectiveness of our nation's warfighting capabilities.
  • You will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, offering analysis, advice, and direct support to the government PM.
  • You will assist in overseeing complex R&D programs valued at $10M-$30M+, helping to manage technical uncertainty, align stakeholders, and ensure program milestones are met on the path toward operational deployment.
  • Support the Program Manager in tracking contract milestones, budget, and schedule performance.
  • Assist the Program Manager in developing and managing technology transition roadmaps, ensuring that prototype validation activities align with long-term production and deployment goals.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in a technical field, such as Electrical and Computer Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in R&D program management or high-level technical support, preferably in the defense sector.
  • Deep technical expertise and experience providing analysis and advice in one or more of the following areas:
  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Active Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • High-Risk R&D Programs
  • Secure Hardware & Edge Compute Systems
  • System Deployment & Transition Planning
  • EVMS & Cost/Schedule Analysis
  • OTA & Non-Traditional Acquisition
  • Technical Risk Assessment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to provide objective, data-driven decision support to government customers and senior leaders.

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in a SETA or advisory role supporting a government Program Manager, particularly at DARPA.
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to analyze complex problems and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
  • To request an accommodation, please email us at careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information.
  • Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

Compensation

  • Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $250,000 per year.

Equal opportunity

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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Active Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance
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