Part-Time Emerging Tech SETA, TS/SCI
About The Position
Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Emerging Technology SETA (Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance) professional with an active TS/SCI clearance. This role involves supporting advanced science and engineering R&D, evaluating emerging technologies, and conducting independent technical assessments. The position requires extensive experience working with multidisciplinary teams and strong communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. The role operates in a fast-paced R&D environment and requires the ability to manage multiple priorities. This is primarily an onsite position with telework flexibility.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- PhD in chemistry, materials science, physics, biology, chemical engineering, biotechnology, biochemistry, or a related scientific or engineering discipline
- 10+ years experience conducting, supporting, or evaluating advanced science and engineering R&D
- Experience evaluating emerging technology and conducting independent technical assessment
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across govt, industry, and academia
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast paced R&D environment
Nice To Haves
- Previous DARPA R&D experience
- Previous SETA experience supporting advanced technology development programs
- Experience supporting source selection, BAAs, or proposal evaluation
- Experience authoring technical publications, strategic assessments, or executive level decision support products
- Experience supporting advanced manufacturing, materials develop, chemistry, biotechnology, novel formulations, or related emerging technology areas
Responsibilities
- Conducting, supporting, or evaluating advanced science and engineering R&D
- Evaluating emerging technology
- Conducting independent technical assessment
- Working with multidisciplinary teams across government, industry, and academia
- Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Managing multiple priorities and operating effectively in a fast-paced R&D environment
- Supporting source selection, BAAs, or proposal evaluation
- Authoring technical publications, strategic assessments, or executive level decision support products
- Supporting advanced manufacturing, materials development, chemistry, biotechnology, novel formulations, or related emerging technology areas
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law
- Accommodation for job seekers with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
