Briefing Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Briefing Coordinator to provide onsite support for DARPA Front Office operations.

The role requires expert PowerPoint skills and the ability to design and organize briefing materials for multiple audiences. The successful candidate will create technical documents, coordinate briefings, and research emerging biological technologies while maintaining consistency of messaging across briefs and documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of proven experience in a technical writing position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to write for multiple audiences.
• Active Secret clearance and Arlington on-site availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support in Arlington, VA as an onsite SETA for DARPA Front Office operations.
• Create technical documents and briefing materials for diverse audiences.
• Research emerging biological technologies and maintain consistency of messaging.
• Deliver PowerPoint decks and program descriptions; manage updates to the document library.

Skills

Technical writing

PowerPoint

Communication

Team collaboration

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, SPA is known for continuous innovation for our government customers, both in the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative and produces results that matter. We offer unique challenges, clear‑sighted commitment to the mission, and a culture of transparency.

Responsibilities

The Briefing Coordinator will provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA, and will serve as an onsite SETA for DARPA Front Office operations. Responsibilities include technical writing, briefing coordination, and general administrative support to office leadership. The coordinator will create technical documents that explain complex ideas to a variety of audiences, design and organize briefing materials, research and document emerging biological technologies, and work with DARPA leadership and Program Managers to maintain consistency of message across multiple briefs and documents. Deliverables include responses to inquiries from DoD components, Congress, and stakeholders; PowerPoint slide decks; technical briefs; and program descriptions. The role requires expert PowerPoint skills and the ability to analyze documents for style continuity and manage updates to an electronic library of technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of proven experience in a technical writing position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences and to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Availability to report to Arlington full‑time, based upon client needs.

Desired Qualifications

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

Benefits and Compensation

SPA provides a robust total compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent. Compensation includes competitive base pay of USD $115,000 to $155,000 per year, along with variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time‑off programs. Salaries are commensurate with experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.