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Part-Time Technical SETA

Blue Sky Innovators

Arlington, VA • 11/3/2026

Information Technology , Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

The Technical SETA (part-time) will support the government program manager by leading new technical analysis projects. This includes overseeing contract execution, coordinating and collaborating with government mission partners, and communicating status/results by preparing and delivering program briefings. Experience supporting EO/IR remote sensing, space, airborne sensing, or advanced sensor development efforts is highly relevant.

The Technical SETA will be responsible for:

  • Developing modeling, analysis, and performance-assessment tools to inform technical decisions, evaluate system limitations, and support program execution,
  • Organizing and coordinating activities of a dispersed multidisciplinary team,
  • Developing technical documentation and briefs to communicate program status.

Requirements:

  • 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 with Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to urgent requests
  • Work on-site in Arlington, VA
  • Travel to support program up to 10%
  • Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred:

  • 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 transforming 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, direct communication with interest in continuous learning and technical exploration

Hourly range for the position is $70-$120/hr. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.

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