Security Requirements: Final TS/SCI (Special Access Program (SAP) eligible)
Skill/Experience: Ten (10) years’ experience managing, planning, developing, and executing major research, engineering, and development efforts for defense organizations.
Executive Program Leadership: Ten (10) years’ experience as a lead or deputy Program Manager for major technology programs (or a portfolio of programs) exceeding $100M in value.
Demonstrated expertise in managing the entire lifecycle of technology design, manufacturing, integration and testing.
Proven leadership in managing portfolios of diverse technology development programs.
Special Access & Classified Program Expertise: Five (5) years’ experience leading and operating within highly classified environments, including SAP and SCI.
Defense Acquisition & Organizational Knowledge: Five (5) years’ experience with the DoW’s Defense Acquisition System DoD 5000 series.
Demonstrated knowledge of DoW organizational structure and experience collaborating with R&E program managers.
Leadership & Communication: Ten (10) years’ demonstrated experience related to written and oral communication skills, essential for leading cross-functional teams and briefing senior stakeholders.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas: • System Engineering • Aerospace Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Physical Sciences • Software Engineering • Cyber Engineering • AI /ML Engineering
Preferred Skills and Experience: Contract and Program Management: Ten (10) years’ experience managing support services contracts of comparable size, scope, and complexity to this task order.
Stakeholder Engagement & Problem Resolution: Ten (10) years’ experience establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative working relationships with stakeholders across the DoW.
Technical Domain Expertise: Five (5) years’ experience and foundational knowledge in the field of Electromagnetics and Radio Frequencies (EM/RF).
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Skills Required
- Ten years' experience managing major research and development efforts.
- Ten years' experience as a lead Program Manager for technology programs over $100M.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing lifecycle of technology design and testing.
- Five years' experience in classified environments (SAP and SCI).
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering or science areas.
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.
