Support DoD research programs in terms of technology management, engagement with research performers, deliverable review, and leading regular calls or meetings with research performers on a technical basis.
Required Background and Skills:
- Must have a technical background of some depth related to cyber technologies, hardware, and/or software (able to go deep at least in one cyber area or domain)
- Technology and technical approach related experience with military cyber operations, tools, and integration with transition platforms for operational use
- Experience with supporting DoD research programs in terms of technology management, engagement with research performers, deliverable review, and leading regular calls or meetings with research performers on a technical basis
- Experience involving direct engagement with government transition partners (within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community) and related stakeholders
- Demonstrated understanding of DoD security guidance, policy, and program execution with respect to test events, conducting research, and technology transition
- Ability to perform high priority and time-sensitive tasks in parallel
- Extreme attention to detail and organizational approach and abilities
- Deeply embraces and understands the “SETA mentality” of keeping programs progressing, working within an agency like DARPA, and communicating among research teams and transition partners
- Top Secret Security Clearance/SCI Eligible
- Ability to work 100% on-site full time in a SCIF environment in Arlington, VA (no regular telework or remote work)
- Travel may be required up to 10-20% of the time
Desired Background and Skills:
- Hands-on tactical experience with analytical products and tools for cyber operations
- Experience with
- Advanced cybersecurity technologies transitioning and entering rapid acquisition from the Department of Defense research community
- –and/or—Testing and evaluation of Department of Defense or Intelligence Community applied research and advanced technology development of cybersecurity technologies and/or prototypes in an operationally relevant environment
- –and/or—Gathering and interpreting information from sensitive platforms for intelligence collection, risk assessment, and reporting
- 5+ years of experience in the above realms
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Skills Required
- Technical background in cyber technologies, hardware, or software
- Experience with military cyber operations and tool integration
- Experience supporting DoD research programs
- Engagement with government transition partners
- Understanding of DoD security guidance and policy
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Top Secret Security Clearance/SCI Eligible
- Ability to work onsite in a SCIF environment
- Travel up to 10-20% may be required
What We Do
Blue Sky Innovators supports government and commercial customers in the definition and delivery of advanced technologies. As established leaders in the DoD and IC, we bring top talent to solve the toughest challenges.
