Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Transition Subject Matter Expert (SME) with significant experience in test and evaluation, prototype-to-program transitions, and warfighting capability development. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in supporting the Department of War, preferably with U.S. Air Force experience and an active TS/SCI clearance
Job Summary
Support the analysis, development, and prioritization of future warfighting capability needs across multiple mission areas.
Provide expert-level guidance on test planning, execution, data analysis, and verification methodologies to ensure transition-ready performance.
Collaborate with engineers, operators, testers, and acquisition professionals across the DoD to ensure alignment of prototypes with operational use cases.
Matching Summary
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Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Transition Subject Matter Expert (SME) with significant experience in test and evaluation, prototype-to-program transitions, and warfighting capability development. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in supporting the Department of War, preferably with U.S. Air Force experience and an active TS/SCI clearance.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
test and evaluation (T&E)
prototype-to-program-of-record transition
future warfighting capability development
Department of War (DoW) support
TS/SCI clearance
Nice-to-have
U.S. Air Force operational background
senior government decision-makers advisory
cross-service integration coordination
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, science, operations, or related field
15+ years of relevant experience
Strong Test & Evaluation experience
Experience with military space, cyber, C2, or advanced weapon system capabilities