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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jan 26, 2026. BlueSky Innovators scores B on the Alion truth index.

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BlueSky Innovators is a defense contractor based in Reston, Virginia, that provides professional, engineering and analytical services to operational, intelligence and technology development programs of the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Founded and led by CEO Tim Tkacz, it supports Air Force, Space Force and joint headquarters customers, reports that most of its staff hold TS/SCI clearances and that half are military veterans, and also offers its own data and monitoring products. It hires SETA engineers, anti-tamper specialists, operations research analysts, program managers and military planners for cleared on-site roles.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

  • Leads the designing, developing, documenting, testing, debugging and maintenance of hardware or software based CNO capabilities. 
  • Ensure effective communication coordination and transparency with leadership and customers. 
  • Responsible for ensuring software standards meet network and security requirements. 
  • A SME that supervises and mentors subordinate project and ICON Innovation Collaborative (IIC) staff.  

Basic Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline. 
  • Proficiency in Python and C/C++ programming. 
  • Proficiency in low-level internals in one or more technology areas (e.g., Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network devices). 
  • Proficiency with networking (TCP/IP) and socket level programming. 
  • 12+ years of relevant experience to software development. 

     

Preferred Qualifications:   

  • CNO capability development experience.  Software Analysis/Reverse Engineering experience. 
  • Understanding of assembly programming concepts. 
  • Unit Test experience. 
  • Experience using Atlassian products (JIRA, Confluence, Crucible). 
  • Relevant industry standard certifications such as Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) or C++ Certified Professsional Programmer Certification (CPP). 
  • Experience with CI/CD pipeline/DevSecOps development. 

     

Clearance Requirements:  

  • Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph.   

Physical Requirements:  

  • Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time. 
  • Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel. 
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer.  

Salary range for the position is $120,000 - $225,000 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.

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by 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 [email protected] and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

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