Strategic Planner
Blue Sky Innovators
·Today
- Salary
- $160k – $200k/yr
- Location
- Arlington, VA · Arlington, Virginia, United States
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Research & Development Sector
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Clearance
- Required
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Strategic Planner to join our team on-site in Arlington, VA. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. The Strategic Planner will support executive-level national security initiatives, combining Intelligence Community experience, strategic engagement, program leadership, and change-management expertise.
The selected candidate will be responsible for translating strategic priorities into executable New Product Introduction (NPI) and capability-transition plans, coordinating stakeholders across Government and industry, and developing decision-ready products for senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience supporting the IC, Department of War (DoW), federal Government, or related national security programs.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex programs, strategic initiatives, or capability-transition efforts.
- Experience with NPI processes, including requirements development, stakeholder engagement, implementation planning, and operational adoption.
- Strong background in strategic planning, risk management, program execution, and executive-level communications.
- Ability to coordinate across Government, industry, academic, and technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience developing strategic roadmaps, transition plans, executive briefings, and performance metrics.
- Active TS/SCI eligibility.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline or qualifying experience consistent with contract requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting DARPA, federal R&D organizations, Combatant Commands, or similar national security customers.
- Background in emerging technologies, technology transition, economic security, or strategic competition.
- Experience establishing new programs, offices, or mission capabilities.
- Experience managing multimillion-dollar programs or portfolios.
Salary range for the position is $160,000 - $200,000 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.