Action Officer/Program Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Action Officer to join their team in Arlington, VA. This role involves providing critical administrative and programmatic support to the DARPA Strategic Technologies Office, ensuring seamless operations and collaboration. You will work closely with government leaders, manage logistics for projects, and assist in preparing briefings for high-stakes engagements. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for making a difference in national security, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise and grow your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with an active Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to review and edit technical documents for quality control.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to DARPA Strategic Technologies Office.
• Track project statuses and coordinate logistics for government leaders.

Skills

Effective communication

Quality control

Technical writing

Self-starter

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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 DARPA Support Group within JOID 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.

We have a near-term need for an Action Officer to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The candidate will provide direct support of the DARPA Strategic Technologies Office (STO) 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 support office-level initiatives. Travel may be required with government leaders to conferences and workshops -- 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 STO 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.

Qualifications

Required:

1. BA/BS degree
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience
3. Active Top Secret clearance
4. Ability to come into the office 5 days per week
5. Ability to review and edit technical and programmatic documents to ensure quality control
6. Ability to route documentation for approval through office leadership
7. Ability to communicate effectively and have excellent oral and writing skills
8. Self-starter and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
9. High Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Desired:

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