About The Position

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Congressional Support SME to directly support SAF/AQL leadership and the AQL Congressional Liaison. This full-time, on-site position at the Pentagon is a high-visibility role essential to managing strategic communication, congressional engagement, and senior leader messaging across a complex portfolio of advanced Air Force programs, including Special Access Programs (SAPs).

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI (required)
  • Demonstrated experience in Congressional engagement, public affairs, or senior-level communications within DoD or the Federal Government
  • Strong understanding of Department of the Air Force missions, organizations, and processes (SAF/AQL experience highly desired)
  • Proven ability to develop executive-level briefings and written products for senior leaders
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority efforts simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
  • High level of attention to detail, discretion, and confidentiality, especially when handling sensitive or classified information

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with Congressional Liaison Offices or directly with Capitol Hill staff
  • Familiarity with CFIUS processes, SAP environments, or defense acquisition policy
  • Prior experience supporting HAF, OSD, Joint Staff, or Service Secretariat-level leadership

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key advisor and support element to the AQL Congressional Liaison, managing relationships and communications with congressional members, staffers, agencies, and PSMs
  • Develop, coordinate, and deliver high-quality materials for senior Department of the Air Force (DAF) leaders, including briefings, RFIs, and Congressional inquiries
  • Support and streamline processes related to CFIUS and other interagency coordination efforts
  • Lead the development, refinement, and implementation of the AQL Communications Plan, ensuring alignment with broader AQL strategy
  • Consolidate, update, and maintain AQL enterprise assets, including briefing decks, templates, training materials, and leadership presentations (both classified and unclassified)
  • Coordinate the development and integration of Budget Briefing Products (BBPs) across AQL divisions, providing clear, contextualized information for senior leaders
  • Assist in developing strategic messaging and original content in support of SAP reform efforts
  • Support Congressional engagements by preparing leadership with accurate, timely, and policy-aligned materials
  • Collaborate across SAF/AQL, SAF/IA, and other stakeholders to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment in all communications

Benefits

  • medical/dental/vision benefits
  • 401k contribution
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