Responsibilities:
- Provide multi-disciplined program support to Govt CTO and other Program Managers, including project management, technical analysis, acquisition support, scheduling/planning, financial management/budgeting, contracts management, logistics, milestone reviews, and quality management.
- Provide specialized support for advancing future technologies, advanced architecture designs, concept of operations, and process improvements. Assess emerging technologies and quantify current system performance to recommend options for future system enhancement.
- Interface with Technical Design Agent (TDA) and In-service Engineering Agent (ISEA) teams to provide systems engineering, research, development, test & evaluation (RDT&E) support for sensor and augmentation equipment on deploying Navy platforms, including operational requirements, design reviews, and lifecycle support.
- Manage stakeholder communications between the Program Office and resource sponsors, technical/design agents (field and R&D activities, test facilities, labs, vendors), platform Type Commanders, and other government agencies.
- Remain current with emerging technologies (AI, ML, HCI, Cybersecurity, etc.) by using industry best practices and applying innovative designs with systems and applications.
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in technical, management, or related discipline.
- Five (5) years of experience supporting DOW program acquisition, lifecycle support, development, testing, and IT project management support.
- Ability to use data analytics and tools (e.g., AI tools) to leverage program metrics, budget execution data, and schedules (via analyzing CSV exports) to rapidly identify trends, cost variances, and programmatic risks.
- Experienced in process improvement practices applying AI and other tools to alleviate bottlenecks, rework, and redundancies. Adept at streamlining program lifecycle dependencies to produce AI-enabled routines and deliverables.
- Ability to craft precise, structured prompts and utilize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities to interrogate program documents, extract insights, and generate accurate, mission-relevant deliverables.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral), able to effectively interact with customers, partners, and associates at all levels.
- Ability to multitask in support of numerous projects with a demanding workload.
- High proficiency with MS Office Suite, AI integration, and databases.
- Travel estimated 10-20%, CONUS and OCONUS.
Desired:
- Former DOD (military or civilian) experience.
- Understanding of DOD’s processes for designing/deploying technical systems.
- Completion of various Project Management and IT coursework/certifications.
Clearance:
- Current active TS/SCI clearance (must have current SSBI) as reported in DISS.
Location:
- Work is located 100% on government site (no telework).
Compensation:
- Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $120,000 - $140,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
Benefits:
- Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.
The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.
At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?
Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical, management, or related discipline
- Five years of experience supporting DOD program acquisition, lifecycle support, development, testing, and IT project management
- Ability to use data analytics and AI tools to analyze program metrics, budget execution data, schedules, CSV exports, trends, cost variances, and programmatic risks
- Experience applying AI and process improvement tools to reduce bottlenecks, rework, redundancies, and lifecycle dependencies
- Ability to craft structured prompts and use Retrieval-Augmented Generation capabilities to analyze program documents and generate deliverables
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to multitask across numerous projects in a demanding workload
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AI integration, and databases
- Former DOD military or civilian experience
- Understanding of DOD processes for designing and deploying technical systems
- Project management and IT coursework or certifications
- Current active TS/SCI clearance with current SSBI reported in DISS
What We Do
Quantum Sky is a Reston, Virginia-based mission technology company, formerly Tyto Athene, that delivers secure, AI-enabled and quantum-ready capabilities to defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Its work spans enterprise IT, network engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, software, post-quantum cryptography, and applied quantum technologies, helping customers modernize critical systems, protect mission data, and achieve faster, more resilient decision-making across complex, high-consequence missions.
