Warfighter Support Subject Matter Expert

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Warfighter Support SME to join our team in Arlington VA. The Warfighter Support SME will assist in developing coordinating and advising on the implementation of policies related to air space and cyberspace power to support the CSAF Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (AF/A3) and Numbered Air Force (NAF)/Air Component Commanders and their Staffs.

The Warfighter Support SME will participate in the operational planning and analysis process and advise the Joint Staff (JS) and CCMD staff on how to optimize USAF capabilities in support of the warfighter when confronting the operational challenges outlined in policy guidance.

The SME will be responsible for delivering high-level briefings and reports to senior USAF and Department of War (DoW) leaders translating complex airpower concepts and operations into clear actionable insights for General Officers and Senior Executive Service (SES) stakeholders.

The SME must maintain situational awareness of and provide recommendations regarding the current political-military issues and operational challenges as well as will provide advice and assessments to validate that assigned planning inputs are strategically sound operationally and logistically feasible and resource informed/supportable according to the delineations of responsibilities.

Requirements

• Familiar with Air Staff and joint administrative and operations instructions/procedures and can address programming planning budgeting policy and warfighting operational implications.
• Bachelors degree(s) masters degree (MA) or doctorate (PhD) desired but not required from an accredited university or equivalent service academy. An advanced academic degree(s) in areas such as regional studies history international affairs/relations or national security/policy is (are) desired not required.
• Multiple in-country experience working geostrategic Pol-Mil issues with Allies or partner nations in one or more of the following fields - Security Cooperation Defense Policy Alliance Management Ministry of Defense or JS Liaison Force Development or Burden Sharing.
• 10 years of combined federal (DoW or DOS) experience with five years total experience at MAJCOM HAF or JS/CCMD J2/3/5/8.
• Previous assignment experience preparing US Flag/General Officers for Congressional testimony on US Allied or partner-nation defense issues.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite (i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint etc.) and other associated software utilized in personal computing e.g. Adobe Acrobat.
• TS/SCI Clearance

Salary range for the position is $138000 - $220000 per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience education skills and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

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