Front Office SETA Lead: Strategic Briefings & Programs

ECS Corporate Services; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Front Office SETA Lead - BTO to support DARPA's Biological Technologies Office in Arlington, VA, on a hybrid schedule. The role leads Front Office SETAs and provides technical and programmatic assistance to senior leadership, coordinating strategic initiatives to align with the DOW mission.

Essential responsibilities include strategic planning, program assessment, budget coordination, regulatory oversight, SOP development, acquisition support, and technical outreach.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical research, program management, or high-level technical advisory services.
• Ability to translate complex biological concepts into clear briefings for senior leaders.
• DoD Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.
• Experience with strategic planning and coordination across offices.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning: assist in developing and updating the annual BTO Strategic Plan.
• New program assessment: evaluate technical merit and military potential of concepts.
• Budgetary coordination: support R-Docs, POM submissions, BES.
• Regulatory oversight: assist in HSR/ASR activities per DoD policies.
• Business process management: identify inefficiencies and develop SOPs.
• Acquisition support: monitor BAA and lifecycle from solicitation to award.
• Technical outreach: coordinate workshops, panels, and site visits.
• Briefing development: prepare technical briefings and reports for senior leaders.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Program Assessment

Budget Coordination

Regulatory Oversight

SOP Development

Acquisition Support

Technical Outreach

Briefing Development

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Front Office SETA Lead - BTO to support DARPA's Biological Technologies Office in Arlington, VA, on a hybrid schedule. The role leads Front Office SETAs and provides technical and programmatic assistance to senior leadership, coordinating strategic initiatives to align with the DOW mission.

Essential responsibilities include strategic planning, program assessment, budget coordination, regulatory oversight, SOP development, acquisition support, and technical outreach.