Description:The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V) entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself. The ideal candidate should possess technical research, development, and engineering experience across a breadth of applied technical projects. Relevant skills include experience developing spacecraft, model predictive control, and spacecraft propulsion. Experience in sensors and data processing is highly desired. Exemplary candidates will also have demonstrated an ability to learn new subjects and gain rapid insights into current and next-generation research topics, preferably with hands-on leadership of research programs at the performer level. Desired capabilities and characteristics include:At least 5 years of experience with space projects and new technology development work, preferably with experience building and testing hardwareBackground in astrodynamics, autonomous systems, and space operationsPrior experience working programs at DARPA as a technical and program management support contractorKnowledge of DARPA processes and proceduresDemonstrated program management expertise, with over 5 years following program management best practices in a research environment, preferably as a project leadExpertise and strong interest in the above technical areasAbility to quickly learn unfamiliar areas needed to broadly support program goalsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS ProjectDemonstrated attention to detailExcellent communication skills both written (to include PowerPoint) and oralSelf-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team role in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environmentStrong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requestsFlexible and readily adaptable to change responsibilities Responsibilities include:Lead periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) performer assessments to analyze program, technical, and schedule risks; develop risk mitigation strategies; communicate findings to program managerEvaluate and guide technical reports, briefings, and other performer communicationsEngage stakeholders and collaborators across the various DoD agencies and servicesShape and oversee early operational analysisAdminister programmatics, including development of technical analysis, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as supporting technical reviews.Prepare DARPA work products, including presentations and reportsAttend and organize program reviews/site visits/field testsSupport further research solicitation development and source selection activities associated with new developing program efforts. Clearance: TS Clearance is requiredBlue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable 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 careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation. recblid 6z4t47j3garnzuuwyxowpyrw60s6o5