Combat Aviator SME – F-35 & F-22 Classification Expert, Top Secret (SCI Eligible)
Location: Pentagon, Northern Virginia (On-Site)
Clearance: TS (with SCI eligibility)
Blue Sky Innovators is seeking an experienced Combat Aviator Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the Department of the Air Force authority on F-35 and F-22 Special Access Program (SAP) classification guidance. This position is central to safeguarding the nation’s most advanced 5th-generation capabilities.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as the primary SME for the F-35 and F-22 Security Classification Guides (SCGs)—ensuring consistent, accurate classification decisions across all Air Force and joint activities.
- Provide authoritative guidance and adjudication for all SAP-related classification determinations involving 5th-generation aircraft technologies, missions, and weapon systems.
- Coordinate with DAF SAP Central Office, DODSAPCO, and SAF/IA to ensure aligned, compliant security policy execution.
- Support foreign disclosure, international engagement, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) reviews with expert-level classification recommendations.
- Participate in F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) and cross-service security coordination forums.
What You Bring:
- 15+ years of USAF Special Access Program experience.
- Deep expertise in low observable (LO) / counter-LO (CLO) technologies and 5th-generation aircraft systems.
- Proven experience interpreting and applying Security Classification Guides for advanced aircraft programs.
- Exceptional communication and coordination skills across military, government, and industry partners.
- Active TS clearance (SCI eligibility required).
Join the Blue Sky team leading the way in protecting the Air Force’s most sensitive capabilities.
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