HR Program Analyst

About the role

An HR Program Analyst will provide onsite operational and project‑management support for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) client.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative tasks, ensuring document packages are signed promptly and leave slips are submitted appropriately.
• Work closely with SRO Leadership and the Front Office team to identify and anticipate agency needs, spanning short‑term (one‑day) to long‑term (fiscal‑year) projects.
• Organize and present decision‑making points for agency leadership, offering recommendations and alternative solutions while keeping strategic goals and the agency mission in mind.
• Coordinate data calls or other agency requests by developing clear guidelines with definitive objectives and deadlines, then synthesize the information into high‑quality products for leadership.
• Continuously track open actions from agency leadership and ensure timely completion by coordinating with the appropriate counterparts.
• Maintain a five‑day‑per‑week onsite presence at the client site in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

• Active and maintained Secret federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three (3) or more years of experience with program administrative support, including document creation, coordination, and editing.
• Demonstrated ability to support senior‑level leadership (SES).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with technical writing, editing, and product development.
• Excellent oral presentation skills.
• Excellent prioritization and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work on and track multiple projects and taskings while prioritizing the most urgent or important work.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Experience with project‑management tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision insurance.
• Personal and family sick time & company‑paid holidays.
• Eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
• Parental leave and adoption assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Basic life & supplemental life insurance.
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short‑term & long‑term disability coverage.
• Student loan pay‑down assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement, personal development & learning opportunities.
• Skills development & certifications.
• Employee referral program.
• Corporate‑sponsored events & community outreach.
• Emergency back‑up childcare program.
• Mobility stipend.

Additional Information

Travel required up to 10% of the time. The position is based onsite in Arlington, VA, five days per week.