DARPA Program Lead - Systems Engineering (TS/SCI)

Systems Planning and Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Project Technical Lead to deliver on-site DARPA support in Arlington, VA. The role requires a strong technical background and proactive program management to advance DARPA initiatives.

Qualified candidates will have a DoD TS/SCI clearance, a STEM Master’s degree, and 15+ years in systems engineering with 7+ years supporting DoW R&D programs. Fully on-site at DARPA HQ with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM; may substitute a non-technical degree with demonstrated technical acumen.
• 15+ years of systems engineering experience.
• At least 7 years supporting DoW research & development programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site DARPA support and manage day-to-day program requirements.
• Assess programmatic, technical, and schedule risks and report to the Program Manager.
• Prepare briefings, letters, and reports to support program concepts and technologies.

Skills

Systems engineering

DoW R&D experience

DoW TS/SCI clearance

On-site Arlington

MS 365 / Office

Communication

Education

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Project Technical Lead to deliver on-site DARPA support in Arlington, VA. The role requires a strong technical background and proactive program management to advance DARPA initiatives.

Qualified candidates will have a DoD TS/SCI clearance, a STEM Master’s degree, and 15+ years in systems engineering with 7+ years supporting DoW R&D programs. Fully on-site at DARPA HQ with potential travel.