Part-Time Cyber Warfare Systems SETA, TS/SCI

Blue Sky Innovators; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators seeks a seasoned technical program manager to support a DARPA program manager, offering expert guidance on cyber warfare systems and architecture. The role requires interfacing with industry and national labs, coordinating contract execution, and preparing program briefings.

The candidate will oversee dispersed teams, manage stakeholder engagement with national agencies, and travel up to 15% to support the program. A Top Secret/SCI/SAP eligible background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in cyber systems, communications and related disciplines.
• Strong communication skills, written (PowerPoint) and oral.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and respond to urgent requests.

Responsibilities

• Identify and advise on cyber industry partners.
• Support standup of a comprehensive environment for cyber tool development.
• Participate in technical discussions and provide independent advice.
• Organize and coordinate activities of a dispersed multidisciplinary team.
• Develop technical documentation and briefs to communicate program status.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across multiple national agencies and services.
• Develop transition plans and relationships detection.

Skills

Cyber systems

Communication

Organization

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

LOE required is 0.5 FTE.

Description

Candidates sought to provide technical program management support. The successful candidate will support the DARPA program manager by providing technical advice and industry knowledge for cyber warfare systems. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a team, and interface with both industry and National Lab personnel to advise on architecture and technology. This position will also include overseeing contract execution, coordinating and collaborating with Govt mission partners, and communicating status/results by preparing and delivering program briefings.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Cyber systems, communications and related disciplines
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• 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:

• Mission focus with enthusiasm for daily work
• Clear, concise, direct communication
• Interest in continuous learning and technical exploration
• Experience working at the Top Secret, SCI, and SAP levels
• Experience with DARPA project management
• Experience leading small teams on technical projects
• Experience and enthusiasm for technical brainstorming

Responsibilities:

• Identify and advise on cyber industry partners.
• Support the standup of a comprehensive environment for cyber tool development
• Participate in technical discussions and provide independent advice
• Organize and coordinate activities of a dispersed multidisciplinary team
• Develop technical documentation and briefs to communicate program status
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across multiple national agencies and services
• Develop transition plans and relationships detection.

Clearance Required

U.S. citizenship and active Top-Secret clearance, with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program eligibility,.

Hourly range for the position is $70-$120/hr. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.

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