ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Seta Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ECS

Technical SETA - Quantum

Arlington, VA · On-site

$148K - $192K/yr

ECS seeks a Technical SETA - Quantum candidate to provide onsite support to DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office (MTO). MTO is a unique technical office whose core mission is to develop high ...

VTG

IT SETA SME

Chantilly, VA

$119K - $120K/yr

The IT SETA SME requires a proactive, detail-oriented IT SME with strong organizational skills and polished communication skills. The successful candidate will contribute to the success of the ...

VTG

IT SETA SME with Security Clearance

Chantilly, VA

$46.50 - $62/hr

The IT SETA SME requires a proactive, detail-oriented IT SME with strong organizational skills and polished communication skills. The successful candidate will contribute to the success of the ...

SAIC

VOIP Systems Engineering SETA

Chantilly, VA · Remote

ORA_ON_SITE Description  SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Communications Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) professional in Chantilly, VA to provide critical ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsSeta Jobs

Seta information

See salary details

$32.5K

$69.3K

$176.5K

How much do seta jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for seta in the United States is $69,310.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $77,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Seta job?

A Seta job typically refers to a position within a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) in South Africa. SETAs are organizations responsible for developing skills and training initiatives in various industries. Jobs within SETA can include roles in administration, project management, education, and compliance. These positions focus on overseeing workplace training programs, accrediting training providers, and ensuring industry-specific skills development.

What does a typical workday look like for a Seta in a vocational training context?

A typical day for a Seta involves evaluating trainees' practical and theoretical competencies, developing assessment sessions, and documenting results in line with standardized procedures. You may work closely with instructors, training coordinators, and industry professionals to align assessments with current occupational standards. The role often requires both in-person supervision during skills demonstrations and the use of digital platforms for managing assessment records. This ensures candidates receive timely, constructive feedback and that training outcomes meet regulatory requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Seta position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Seta (Technical and Vocational Education and Training [TVET] Assessor, particularly in Italy and some other European contexts), you need expertise in vocational education, assessment methodology, and familiarity with occupational training programs. Experience with specialized assessment tools, documentation systems, and relevant certifications (such as a professional assessor qualification) is highly valued. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and cultural awareness help assessors provide effective guidance and fair evaluations. These competencies ensure accurate, standardized skill assessment and support the successful certification of candidates in vocational fields.

More about Seta jobs
What cities are hiring for Seta jobs? Cities with the most Seta job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Seta jobs? The most popular types of Seta jobs are:
What states have the most Seta jobs? States with the most job openings for Seta jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Seta jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Seta jobs are:
Seta jobs near you
Infographic showing various Seta job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $69,310 per year, or $33.3 per hour.
Technical SETA - Quantum

Technical SETA - Quantum

ECS

Arlington, VA • On-site

$148K - $192K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical SETA - Quantum to work in our Arlington, VA office.
ECS seeks a Technical SETA - Quantum candidate to provide onsite support to DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office (MTO). MTO is a unique technical office whose core mission is to develop high-performance intelligent microsystem and next-generation components to ensure U.S. dominance in the areas of Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Directed Energy (DE). The effectiveness, survivability, and lethality of these systems depend critically on the microsystems contained inside. MTO plays a key role in breakthroughs and innovative technologies, which requires a superior level of technical, analytical, financial, and general administrative support encompassing a broad range of expertise in technologies and disciplines for existing and future DARPA MTO efforts.
The successful candidate will support a DARPA program manager by participating in or leading all activities in project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, program-funded test coordination, and coordination with members of the Department of Defense for transition. The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V) entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself. Duties range from developing point papers, slide decks, and other materials that convey the need, status, and importance of a program to researching unique problem set ideas to aid in National Security priorities.
Responsibilities:
  • Analysis of emerging science and technology R&D opportunities through literature review; outreach to the research community; summarizing, analyzing, and visualizing data in spreadsheet and graphical forms
  • Generating briefing materials and agency documents required for new program approval
  • Program management at all stages over the program lifecycle including BAA drafting; feedback on proposals; interactions with proposers and performers; meeting organization and participation; transition partner and industry partner engagement
  • Lead periodic performer assessments to analyze findings, assess technical and schedule risks; develop management strategies; communicate findings to program manager
  • Technical evaluations and guidance on reports, briefings, and other performer communications
  • Presentation and report preparation
  • Program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as supporting technical reviews
  • Attending and organizing program reviews/site visits/field tests

  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI DoD security clearance is required.
  • Master's degree in Physics or related field
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas needed to broadly support the PM's portfolio spanning multiple domains of optics and electronics
  • Self-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team role in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environment
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests
  • Flexible and readily adaptable to change
  • Demonstrated collaboration skills in a team atmosphere
  • Passion for science and technology

Apply