Part-Time Technical SETA

Blue Sky Innovators • Arlington, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Technical SETA will support the government program manager by leading new technical analysis projects. The role includes overseeing contract execution, coordinating and collaborating with government mission partners, and communicating program status and results through briefings. Relevant experience includes supporting EO/IR remote sensing, space, airborne sensing, or advanced sensor development efforts.

The Technical SETA will develop modeling, analysis, and performance-assessment tools to inform technical decisions, evaluate system limitations, and support program execution. The role also organizes and coordinates a dispersed multidisciplinary team and develops technical documentation and briefings to communicate program status. The position is on-site in Arlington, Virginia, with travel to support the program of up to 10%.

Requirements

• At least 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.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and respond to urgent requests.
• Ability to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• 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 that transform 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, and direct communication, with an interest in continuous learning and technical exploration.

Responsibilities

• Lead new technical analysis projects in support of the government program manager.
• Oversee contract execution.
• Coordinate and collaborate with government mission partners.
• Prepare and deliver program briefings communicating status and results.
• 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.
• Travel to support the program, up to 10%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior