DARPA SETA Program Manager - Contracts & Staffing Lead

ECS Corporate Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Program Manager to lead the DARPA BTO SETA Support effort in our Arlington, VA office. You will oversee contract execution, staffing, and performance for a multidisciplinary technical team supporting DARPA program managers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, experience managing SETA contracts, and the ability to interface with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Prior experience managing a SETA contract for a DARPA Technical Office within past five years.
• Experience as Program Manager or Deputy PM on a federal contract.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting, staffing, and managing specialized technical personnel.
• Strong understanding of the DARPA technical office environment and PM structure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills with ability to interface with Government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with the Government ADPM, COR, and CO for all contract management matters.
• Manage and oversee contractor personnel, including performance management, issue resolution, and team coordination.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, and staffing efforts to ensure SETA positions are filled with highly qualified technical personnel.
• Maintain staffing continuity and proactively address personnel performance or availability issues.
• Ensure contractor staff deliver high-quality advisory support to DARPA Program Managers and align with BTO priorities.
• Oversee overall contract operations, reporting, and workforce planning in a fast-paced DARPA R&D environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Program Manager to lead the DARPA BTO SETA Support effort in our Arlington, VA office. You will oversee contract execution, staffing, and performance for a multidisciplinary technical team supporting DARPA program managers.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, experience managing SETA contracts, and the ability to interface with government stakeholders.