DARPA Program Analyst (Onsite) – Arlington, VA

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Analyst to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, VA. The role requires an active DoD clearance, a STEM degree, and 5+ years of relevant experience.

You will coordinate meetings, track program progress, and help prepare briefings and reports to support technology concepts and acquisition decisions. Occasional travel up to 15% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or demonstrated technical acumen.
• Active DoW Secret clearance.
• 5+ years of direct program analyst experience, preferably in an R&D environment.
• Experience in at least two of: budget management, acquisition document coordination, meeting organization, or developing briefings.
• Knowledge of DoD standards and regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide program support to DARPA and learn DARPA processes, procedures, and culture.
• Coordinate periodic meetings for the Program Manager (monthly or bi-weekly).
• Monitor and report programmatic progress to the Program Manager through daily communications and monthly reports.
• Assist in drafting briefings, reports, and documents to support new and current program concepts and technologies.
• This is a full-time on-site position in Arlington, VA with up to 15% travel.

Skills

Budget management

Acquisition document coordination

Meeting organization

Developing briefings

DoD standards knowledge

Oral and written communication

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Analyst to support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, VA. The role requires an active DoD clearance, a STEM degree, and 5+ years of relevant experience.

You will coordinate meetings, track program progress, and help prepare briefings and reports to support technology concepts and acquisition decisions. Occasional travel up to 15% is possible.