Action Officer - Front Office

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Action Officer to support the DARPA Commercial Strategy team in Arlington, VA. This role involves engaging with the research and development community, organizing meetings, and developing briefings for diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management and communication skills, with a proven ability to navigate complex administrative tasks. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security initiatives while collaborating with a talented team dedicated to delivering impactful solutions. Join us and make a difference in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in program management and administrative roles.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Engage with R&D community to organize meetings and develop briefings.
• Support Office Director and Deputy Director with technical and admin tasks.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Action Officer - Front Office

Job Locations

US-VA-Arlington

ID

2025-19916

Category

Program Management

Security Clearance Requirement

Secret

Type

Regular Full-Time

Level

Mid-level

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the Department of Defense (DoD). These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), DARPA, the Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

SPA has an immediate need for an Action Officer to support DARPA's Commercial Strategy team onsite in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated Action Officer to engage with the research and development community to organize meetings, develop briefings to technical and non-technical audiences, and interact with multiple internal and external personnel with excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills on a daily basis. The candidate's primary function will be in direct support of the Office Director and Deputy Director, and will work closely with the Director's Office (DIRO) Front Office Lead, Briefing Coordinators, and administrative staff to ensure comprehensive and seamless technical and administrative support to DIRO leadership.More specific tasks may include facilitating the development and implementation of Project Agreements/Arrangements (PA) and other international agreements (IA) in support of DARPA programs for government-to-government collaboration; drafting and amending IA documentation; and monitoring, identifying, and analyzing international developments, public policy issues and trends, and assessing their impact on strategy.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience solving financial, business, administrative, and program management problems
• Active DoD Secret clearance and able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Demonstrated proficiency using modern PC techniques, systems, and tool such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Experience in a research and development (R&D) environment
• Prior experience supporting DARPA