Key Features:
- Level of Effort (FTE): 0.5 FTE
- Clearance Required: U.S. citizenship and active Top-Secret clearance, with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Program Access eligibility, is required
Description:
Candidates sought to provide technical program management and execution support. The successful candidate will support the DARPA program manager by building program documents, integrating technical information and ย managing/coordinating schedule and milestone activities. This includes overseeing contract execution, coordinating and collaborating with Government mission partners, providing feedback to multiple technical teams, and communicating status/results by preparing and delivering program briefings.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of relevant operational and program management experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and similar tools
- Strong communication skills - both written (including PowerPoint) and oral
- Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to urgent requests
- Work on-site at DARPA HQ (Arlington, VA) daily
- Travel to support program up to 15% duty factor
Preferred Capabilities:
- Mission focus with enthusiasm for daily work
- Clear, concise, direct communication
- Experience as a Scientific and Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) supporting DARPA and/or U.S. Space Force
- Experience with Special Access acquisitions community
- Background experience with military leadership
- Understanding of optical and/or laser systems
- Experience managing large dispersed teams, managing schedule, and tracking forecasted budgets
Hourly range for the position is $70-$120/hr. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge.ย