Intelligence Targeter (Subsea/Maritime Focus)

Blue Sky Innovators
Chantilly, VA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with maritime systems expertise and program management experience will find this destination role in Chantilly, VA, emphasizing coordination and technical analysis across defense portfolios.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of undersea warfare or related defense program experience and a strong background in logistics and field operations.
    — “10+ years of Undersea Warfare, Submarine, NSW, Intelligence, EOD/Diving, Engineering Duty, or equivalent senior military/government program experience.”
  • Individuals with a proven ability to serve as a subject matter expert and provide executive-level briefings on complex maritime programs.
    — “Experience supporting program execution, technical analysis, reporting, and executive-level briefings.”
  • Candidates who have experience managing field events, demonstrations, and environmental compliance for defense-related programs.
    — “Plan, coordinate, direct, and support execution of field events and demonstrations.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a Top Secret clearance, which may limit eligibility to certain candidates.
    — “Active Top Secret clearance.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for potential travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations for field and at-sea events.
    — “Support CONUS and potential OCONUS field and at-sea events as required.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in developing test plans and data collection strategies for maritime or undersea warfare programs.
    — “Develop detailed test, experimentation, and demonstration plans.”
  • Showcase a track record of coordinating with senior leaders and program teams on complex defense initiatives.
    — “Coordinate activities across program teams and stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of projects and workflows.”
  • Emphasize leadership in managing equipment readiness and logistics for field events.
    — “Manage and coordinate maintenance and material readiness of ONR-owned equipment.”
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What success looks like

  • Provided Program Officer support for ONR Code 32 programs
  • Developed detailed test, experimentation, and demonstration plans
Typical background
10+ years of Undersea Warfare, Submarine, NSW, Intelligence, EOD/Diving, Engineering Duty, or equivalent senior military/government program experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Program ManagementLeadershipCoordinationField LogisticsEnvironmental ComplianceSubject Matter ExpertiseProgram Status BriefingsProject PlanningExecutionField ExperimentsData CollectionEquipment Maintenance

Preferred

Undersea WarfareSubmarineMine WarfareOcean EngineeringRemote Sensing SystemsExplosive Hazard Defeat

Stack & domain

Undersea WarfareMine WarfareOcean EngineeringExplosive Hazard DefeatProgram ManagementTechnical ExpertiseCoordinationLeadershipDefenseIntelligenceSubmarine Warfare

About the role

Original posting from Blue Sky Innovators via Greenhouse

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking an Intelligence Targeter specializing in undersea warfare (USW) to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The Intelligence Targeter will be responsible for the following:

Provide Program Officer support for ONR Code 32 programs including Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW), Mine Warfare & Ocean Engineering (MIWOE), Undersea & Remote Sensing Systems (URSS), and Explosive Hazard Defeat / Joint Service EOD programs. 

Support program management, leadership, and coordination activities across assigned portfolios. 

Develop detailed test, experimentation, and demonstration plans. 

Plan, coordinate, direct, and support execution of field events and demonstrations. 

Conduct field logistics planning and execution. 

Provide environmental compliance support for program activities. 

Serve as a maritime systems subject matter expert supporting technical and operational initiatives. 

Develop and present program status briefings and reports to leadership. 

Coordinate activities across program teams and stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of projects and workflows. 

Support project planning and execution efforts. 

Evaluate field experiments and demonstrations and assist with analysis of results. 

Develop Data Collection Plans (DCPs) for field events. 

Manage and coordinate maintenance and material readiness of ONR-owned equipment. 

Support CONUS and potential OCONUS field and at-sea events as required. 

Key Requirements:

Active Top Secret clearance.

Bachelor's degree.

10+ years of Undersea Warfare, Submarine, NSW, Intelligence, EOD/Diving, Engineering Duty, or equivalent senior military/government program experience.

Experience supporting program execution, technical analysis, reporting, and executive-level briefings.

Experience coordinating with senior leaders, Program Officers, and stakeholders.

Salary range for the position is $150,000 - $180,000 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 careers@blueskyinnovators.com and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.

Source: Blue Sky Innovators careers (Greenhouse)

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