Warfighter Support Subject Matter Expert

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. seeks a Warfighter Support SME to join our team in Arlington, VA. The role involves developing, coordinating, and advising on policies related to air, space, and cyberspace power to support senior USAF leadership and stressed staff at various levels.

The SME will participate in operational planning, deliver high-level briefings, and translate complex concepts into actionable insights. A TS/SCI clearance and extensive policy experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent; MA/PhD desired but not required.
• Experience with policy and warfighting operational implications.
• Proficiency with MS Office and related software.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and advise on policy implementation for air, space, and cyberspace power.
• Deliver high-level briefings and reports to senior USAF and DoW leaders.
• Translate complex airpower concepts into clear, actionable insights for General Officers and SES stakeholders.
• Provide assessments to ensure inputs are strategically sound, feasible, and resource-informed.

Skills

Policy analysis

Briefings

Stakeholder communication

Geostrategic awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Warfighter Support SME to join our team in Arlington, VA. The Warfighter Support SME will assist in developing, coordinating, and advising on the implementation of policies related to air, space, and cyberspace power to support the CSAF, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (AF/A3), and Numbered Air Force (NAF)/Air Component Commanders and their Staffs.

The Warfighter Support SME will participate in the operational planning and analysis process and advise the Joint Staff (JS) and CCMD staff on how to optimize USAF capabilities in support of the warfighter when confronting the operational challenges outlined in policy guidance.

The SME will be responsible for delivering high-level briefings and reports to senior USAF and Department of War (DoW) leaders, translating complex airpower concepts and operations into clear, actionable insights for General Officers and Senior Executive Service (SES) stakeholders.

The SME must maintain situational awareness of and provide recommendations regarding the current political-military issues and operational challenges, as well as will provide advice and assessments to validate that assigned planning inputs are strategically sound, operationally and logistically feasible, and resource informed/supportable according to the delineations of responsibilities.

Requirements

• Familiar with Air Staff and joint administrative and operations instructions/procedures and can address programming, planning, budgeting, policy, and warfighting operational implications.
• Bachelor’s degree(s) [master’s degree (MA) or doctorate (PhD) desired but not required] from an accredited university or equivalent service academy. An advanced academic degree(s) in areas such as regional studies, history, international affairs/relations, or national security/policy is (are) desired not required.
• Multiple in-country experience working geostrategic Pol-Mil issues with Allies or partner nations in one or more of the following fields - Security Cooperation, Defense Policy, Alliance Management, Ministry of Defense or JS Liaison, Force Development, or Burden Sharing.
• 10 years of combined federal (DoW or DOS) experience with five year’s total experience at MAJCOM, HAF or JS/CCMD J2/3/5/8.
• Previous assignment experience preparing US Flag/General Officers for Congressional testimony on US, Allied, or partner-nation defense issues.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other associated software utilized in personal computing, e.g., Adobe Acrobat.
• TS/SCI Clearance

Salary range for the position is $138,000 - $220,000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.