Blue Sky Innovators
Part-TimeSeniorEngineer/Scientist,TS/SCI
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“Part-Time Senior Engineer/Scientist, TS/SCI at Blue Sky Innovators. Skills: Mission planning, Test and evaluation, Technology research, Program security. Identify mission planning for long range effects. Implement mission planning for long range effects”
Industry & Context.
Practical solutions
25% effort, Local and domestic travel, TS/SCI clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics/Operations, 15 years of experience, Subject matter expertise in mission planning, Subject matter expertise in test and evaluation, Subject matter expertise in program security implementation, Experience in defense-related technology R&D, Experience with long range effects, Experience with mission logistics, Experience with complex project management, Ability to provide practical and creative solutions, Ability to work effectively with a team, Technical leadership experience, Superior oral communications skills, Superior written communications skills, TS/SCI clearance
Nice to Have
Master's degree
What You'll Do.
Identify mission planning for long range effects
Implement mission planning for long range effects
Translate requirements into technology R&D objectives
Perform independent technical assessments
Evaluate alternatives
Conduct trade studies
Conduct cost-benefit analyses
Support technical interchange meetings
Support design reviews
Author program briefings
Author technical reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work effectively with a team
Communication Scope
Oral communications; Written communications
Process & Methodology
Complex project management
Full Job Description
The level of effort is 25% with time dedicated to mission planning, test and evaluation, and technology assessments. Duties: Identify and implement mission planning for long range effects. Identify and translate requirements into technology research and development objectives. Perform independent technical assessments of new technologies and system designs, including evaluation of alternatives, trade studies, and cost-benefit analyses. Support technical interchange meetings and design reviews. Author program briefings and technical reports. Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics/Operations or a related field with a minimum of 15 years of experience. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the areas of mission planning, test and evaluation, and program security implementation. Experience in relevant defense-related technology research and/or development programs including long range effects, mission logistics, and complex project management. Ability to provide practical and creative solutions in a dynamic work environment, while working effectively with a team. Technical leadership experience and superior oral and written communications skills. Additional Details: Work Location: On-site at the client site in Arlington, VA. Travel: Some local and domestic travel will be required at least twice per quarter. Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI 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 [email protected] and provide your nam
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