Briefing Coordinator

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an onsite Briefing Coordinator to support DARPA Front Office operations in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on technical writing, briefing coordination, and producing clear, concise documents for diverse audiences.

The candidate will create and edit technical briefs, develop PowerPoint decks, and ensure messaging consistency across materials. A bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in technical writing and an active Secret clearance are required; master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of proven experience in a technical writing position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically PowerPoint.
• Strong attention-to-detail, able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences, and skilled at prioritization and time management.
• Ability to work in a team environment is essential.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to report to Arlington up to full‑time based upon client needs.

Responsibilities

• Create technical documents that explain complex ideas to varied audiences in a clear and concise manner.
• Design, organize, write, and edit technical documents; research new and emerging technologies.
• Prepare PowerPoint slide decks and technical briefs; ensure consistency of message across briefs and documents.
• Support DARPA Front Office operations; coordinate briefings and provide admin support to leadership.
• Maintain a comprehensive electronic library of technical documentation with updates and revisions.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

MS Office

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.

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.

We have a near‑term need for a Briefing Coordinator to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

SPA is looking for an onsite SETA to support DARPA Front Office operations to include technical writing, briefing coordination, and general support to office leadership. The candidate will provide technical and administrative support, and apply experience supporting R&D or S&T portfolios. Will be responsible for creating technical documents that explain complex ideas to a variety of audiences in a clear and concise manner. Support will also include designing, organizing, writing, and editing technical documents, researching and documenting new and emerging biological technologies, and working with DARPA leadership and Program Managers to ensure consistency of message across multiple briefs and documents. Examples of work product include responses to inquiries from DoD Components, Congress, and interested stakeholders; PowerPoint slide decks; technical briefs; and program descriptions. Apply expert PowerPoint skills. Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style and content and manage updates and revisions to a comprehensive electronic library of technical documentation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of proven experience working in a technical writing position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically PowerPoint.
• Strong attention-to-detail, able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences, and skilled at prioritization and time management.
• Ability to work in a team environment is essential.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to report to Arlington up to full‑time based upon client needs.

Desired:

• Master's degree.
• Experience creating and maintaining databases.

Pay Range Information

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. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $155,000.00/Yr.