Action Officer

Action Officer

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by the critical missions of our clients, and we are driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an LCAT Program Analyst III will provide direct support of the DARPA Director's Office (DIRO) and will work closely with the Front Office team on a daily basis to ensure timely, proactive, and comprehensive administrative and programmatic support to Leadership. Will work with government leaders to track and coordinate logistics for short- and long-term projects and engagements, including working with Executive Assistants and other staff to manage daily schedules and coordinate internal and external briefings and presentations to commercial stakeholders. Travel may be required with government leaders to conferences, workshops, performer sites, and various stakeholder sites--assisting in preparing briefings for these trips and capturing follow-up items for action. Track status of projects, maintain a list of contacts for government leaders, and assist in the preparation of briefings for DARPA leaders, Congress, and other external stakeholders. Help improve DIRO operations and collaboration through the application of Microsoft 365 business applications. Develop user guides and instructions to help properly implement solutions and standardize usage across the Office. Additional responsibilities include providing quality control across Front Office taskers and supporting special projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience providing support to senior-level government officials, including SES level
• Very high proficiency using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management and productivity tools
• Experience designing and implementing business solutions using applications such as Teams, SharePoint, PowerBI, and/or OneNote

Desired Qualifications:

• DoD experience with at least 2 years of working within a R&D organization like DARPA

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding , and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.