Congressional Communications Support Subject Matter Expert (SME)

About Blue Sky Innovators:

Blue Sky Innovators (BSI) delivers elite technical acquisition and policy expertise to the Department of the Air Force supporting some of the nations most critical and sensitive programs. Our team operates at the intersection of strategy technology and policyproviding trusted support to senior leaders across the Pentagon.

Position Overview:

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Congressional Support SMEto directly support SAF/AQL leadership and the AQL Congressional Liaison. This full-time on-site position at the Pentagonis a high-visibility role essential to managing strategic communication congressional engagement and senior leader messaging across a complex portfolio of advanced Air Force programs including Special Access Programs (SAPs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key advisor and support element to the AQL Congressional Liaison managing relationships and communications with congressional members staffers agencies and PSMs
• Develop coordinate and deliver high-quality materials for senior Department of the Air Force (DAF) leaders including briefings RFIs and Congressional inquiries
• Support and streamline processes related to CFIUSand other interagency coordination efforts
• Lead the development refinement and implementation of the AQL Communications Plan ensuring alignment with broader AQL strategy
• Consolidate update and maintain AQL enterprise assets including briefing decks templates training materials and leadership presentations (both classified and unclassified)
• Coordinate the development and integration of Budget Briefing Products (BBPs)across AQL divisions providing clear contextualized information for senior leaders
• Assist in developing strategic messaging and original content in support of SAP reform efforts
• Support Congressional engagements by preparing leadership with accurate timely and policy-aligned materials
• Collaborate across SAF/AQL SAF/IA and other stakeholders to ensure consistency accuracy and alignment in all communications

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance:Active TS/SCI (required)
• Demonstrated experience inCongressional engagement public affairs or senior-level communicationswithin DoD or the Federal Government
• Strong understanding of Department of the Air Force missions organizations and processes(SAF/AQL experience highly desired)
• Proven ability to develop executive-level briefings and written products for senior leaders
• Exceptional organizational communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority efforts simultaneouslyin a fast-paced high-visibility environment
• High level of attention to detail discretion and confidentiality especially when handling sensitive or classified information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Congressional Liaison Officesor directly with Capitol Hill staff
• Familiarity with CFIUS processes SAP environments or defense acquisition policy
• Prior experience supporting HAF OSD Joint Staff or Service Secretariat-level leadership

Why Blue Sky Innovators

• Direct daily impact supporting senior Air Force leadership at the Pentagon
• Operate in a high-visibility mission-critical environment
• Collaborate with elite SMEs across technical acquisition and policy domains

The salary range for this position is $180000-$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.

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 as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation please email us at and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.