Part-Time Technical SETA

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

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is seeking a part-time Technical SETA to lead new technical analysis projects in support of a government program manager. The role includes overseeing contract execution, coordinating with government mission partners, and communicating status through briefs.

Candidates with EO/IR remote sensing, space or advanced sensor development experience are preferred. The position emphasizes developing analytical tools, organizing a dispersed team, and producing technical briefs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience working at the SAP level.
• Excellent written and oral communication; proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and respond to urgent requests.
• On-site work in Arlington, VA; travel up to 10%.
• Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop modeling, analysis, and performance-assessment tools to inform technical decisions, evaluate system limitations, and support program execution.
• Organize and coordinate activities of a dispersed multidisciplinary team.
• Develop technical documentation and briefs to communicate program status.

Skills

SAP level experience

MS Office Suite

Written and verbal communication

Organizational multi-tasking

Clearance: TS/SCI eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

The Technical SETA (part-time) will support the government program manager by leading new technical analysis projects. This includes overseeing contract execution, coordinating and collaborating with government mission partners, and communicating status/results by preparing and delivering program briefings. Experience supporting EO/IR remote sensing, space, airborne sensing, or advanced sensor development efforts is highly relevant.

The Technical SETA will be responsible for:

• Developing modeling, analysis, and performance-assessment tools to inform technical decisions, evaluate system limitations, and support program execution,
• Organizing and coordinating activities of a dispersed multidisciplinary team,
• Developing technical documentation and briefs to communicate program status.

Requirements:

• 10+years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field
• Experience working at the SAP level
• Strong written and oral communication skills with Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to urgent requests
• Work on-site in Arlington, VA
• Travel to support program up to 10%
• Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred:

• Experience with EO/IR remote sensing, space systems, airborne sensing, LiDAR, imaging systems, or related sensor technologies
• Experience planning and supporting demonstrations, test events, data-collection campaigns, and technical evaluations
• Experience building radiometric models, image or signal processing, system modeling, or hardware/software integration
• Familiarity with distributed data processing solutions for scalability and workflows transforming imagery into custom data products.
• Experience with DARPA, DoD, or Technical SETA work
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating performers, government customers, and FFRDCs
• Clear, concise, direct communication with interest in continuous learning and technical exploration

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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