Sr. Technical SETA

Responsibilities

• Apply a strong technical background and a proactive attitude in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
• Motivated to learn or already understand DARPA processes, procedures, and culture.
• Passionate about advanced R&D with strong communications and presentation skills.
• Utilize technical skills to understand the complex problems associated with DARPA programs.
• Provide necessary management support to execute the day-to-day requirements.
• Support periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) performer assessments to analyze programmatic, technical, and schedule risks.
• Aid in the development of risk mitigation strategies and communicate findings to the Program Manager.
• Affiliate with program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, and other program execution operations.
• Coordinate performer meetings, assess performer task progress and projected performer outcomes with a program team, and work with a team to ensure project management best practices are followed both at subject performers and within DARPA itself.
• Support the DARPA PM in strategic analyses, market research, special studies, and road mapping activities for improving planning, processes, and Science and Technology program investments.
• Aid in technology assessments and evaluations.
• Monitor both the technical and programmatic progress of various performers and keep the program manager abreast of progress through daily communications, monthly reports, and other reports as needed.
• Assist in preparation and execution of various reviews of programs, gathering technical information and data on progress and accomplishments from the various performers.
• Liaise with and draft documents for technical PMs, business operations personnel, legal and contractual personnel, and administrative support staff; communicate clearly and effectively complex issues verbally and in writing for senior executive audiences, both inside and outside of (DoD and other agencies representatives) commands.
• Support the planning and execution of conferences, symposia and workshops, steering groups, program reviews, technical meetings, and other events; attend meetings; coordinate with government organizations; organize, coordinate schedules of invitees, host, and coordinate meetings; prepare program presentations.
• Provide input to draft briefings, and draft letters for the PM, enabling the PM to respond to inquiries related to the relevant programs; prepare briefings, reports, literature reviews, and documents to support the development and approval of new program concepts and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science discipline
• 10+ years of experience
• Active DoD Secret clearance and eligible for TS/SCI
• Interest in technology management, with technical skills to understand the engineering challenges inherent to research efforts and professional desire to support/advise DARPA Program Managers
• Strong organization and communications skills, particularly in briefing preparation to present complex technology to senior leadership
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to work fully onsite in Arlington, VA

Desired

• Master's degree or PhD
• 12+ years of experience providing technical and/or cost analysis
• 10+ years of experience in a Research and Development organization/role
• 5+ years of experience working with, and strong relationships within the Department of Defense (DoD)--specifically OSD, USAF, or USN

Benefits

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Pay

Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $170,000.00/Yr. - USD $225,000.00/Yr.