- Full Time
- Arlington, VA
Blue Sky Innovators at a glance
Blue Sky Innovators
Key Features:
- Level of Effort (FTE): 0.5 FTE
- Clearance Required: U.S. citizenship and active Top-Secret clearance, with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Program Access eligibility, is required
Description:
Candidates sought to provide technical program management and execution support. The successful candidate will support the DARPA program manager by building program documents, integrating technical information and managing/coordinating schedule and milestone activities. This includes overseeing contract execution, coordinating and collaborating with Government mission partners, providing feedback to multiple technical teams, and communicating status/results by preparing and delivering program briefings.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of relevant operational and program management experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and similar tools
- Strong communication skills – both written (including PowerPoint) and oral
- Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to urgent requests
- Work on-site at DARPA HQ (Arlington, VA) daily
- Travel to support program up to 15% duty factor
Preferred Capabilities:
- Mission focus with enthusiasm for daily work
- Clear, concise, direct communication
- Experience as a Scientific and Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) supporting DARPA and/or U.S. Space Force
- Experience with Special Access acquisitions community
- Background experience with military leadership
- Understanding of optical and/or laser systems
- Experience managing large dispersed teams, managing schedule, and tracking forecasted budgets
Hourly range for the position is $70-$120/hr. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.
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 careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.
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