DARPA Program Analyst / Action Officer - Onsite in Arlington

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Program Analyst/Action Officer to provide onsite support to DARPA in Arlington, VA. The role involves learning DARPA processes, coordinating meetings, and tracking program progress under the Program Manager’s supervision.

Required: STEM degree, 3+ years in a related role, and an Active Secret security clearance. Up to 15% travel may be required. Full-time onsite position in Arlington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). May substitute a non-technical degree with demonstrated technical acumen.
• 3+ years of experience in a Program Analyst or related role, preferably in an R&D environment.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of: financial budget tracking, creating acquisition documents, or organizing meetings.
• Proven proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide program support to the DARPA program and learn DARPA processes, procedures, and culture.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings for the Program Manager (monthly or bi-weekly).
• Monitor and track progress; report to the Program Manager with daily/monthly updates.
• Draft briefings, reports, and documents to support new concepts and technologies.
• Liaise with Program Managers, legal, contractual personnel, and administrative staff.

Skills

Program analysis

Budget tracking

Meeting coordination

Secret clearance

DARPA experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Non-technical degree with demonstrated technical acumen

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Program Analyst/Action Officer to provide onsite support to DARPA in Arlington, VA. The role involves learning DARPA processes, coordinating meetings, and tracking program progress under the Program Manager’s supervision.

Required: STEM degree, 3+ years in a related role, and an Active Secret security clearance. Up to 15% travel may be required. Full-time onsite position in Arlington.