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Subject Matter Expert USAF


Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 138000 - 220000
Posted: 2 October 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert (USAF) to join our team in Arlington VA. The SME will assist in developing coordinating and advising on the implementation of policies related to air space and cyberspace power to support the CSAF AF/A3 NAF/Air Component Commanders and their Staffs.

The SME will participate in the operational planning and analysis process and advise the JS and CCMDs on how to optimize USAF capabilities against operational challenges. This position will provide advice and assessments to validate that planning inputs are strategically sound operationally and logistically feasible and resource informed/supportable according to the pertinent policies.

The SME must have situational awareness of and provide recommendations about the current political-military (Pol-Mil) issues and operational challenges associated with threats and priority regions as outlined within strategic planning guidance e.g. the NDS and be able to articulate the impact these have on USAF equities to senior leaders.

The SME will advise on the use of wargaming and M&S techniques to transform the Air Force and support the design development and execution of strategic operational war games and related seminars and workshops. The SME will provide support and advice in preparing briefings and written material to senior leaders including matters of national security.

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 from an accredited university or equivalent service academy.
  • Ten years of combined federal (DoW or DoS) experience with five years total experience at MAJCOM HAF or JS/CCMD J2/3/5/8.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other associated software utilized in personal computing e.g. Adobe Acrobat.
  • TS/SCI Clearance

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced academic degree in areas such as regional studies history international affairs/relations or national security/policy is (are) desired not required.

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.

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.


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We provide professional services to operational, intelligence, and technology development programs within the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intelligence Community (IC).

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