Functional Expert II

ECS Corporate Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Arlington, VA seeks a Functional Expert II to support a DARPA program manager from our local office. The role involves leading activities in project management, risk analysis, test coordination, and coordination with DoD stakeholders for successful transition.

The position requires a Master’s degree, an active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one, and 12+ years of experience in complex R&D program management, including large defense contracts and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 12+ years of experience in defense-focused program management.
• Experience managing large defense R&D contracts and multiple technical teams.
• DARPA program experience is highly desirable.
• Area of concentration: Engineering and AI/ML.
• Senior PM with regulatory authority and leadership in complex R&D environments.

Responsibilities

• Support a DARPA program manager across project management, risk analysis, and IV&V coordination.
• Coordinate meetings, assess performer progress, and project outcomes with DoD and DARPA entities.
• Develop point papers, slide decks, and materials conveying status and importance of the program.

Skills

Program management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

IV&V coordination

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Overview

Everforth ECS is seeking a Functional Expert II to work in our Arlington, Virginia office. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Salary

Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will support a DARPA program manager by participating in or leading all activities in project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, program-funded test coordination, and coordination with members of the Department of Defense for transition.
• The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V) entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself.
• Duties range from developing point papers, slide decks, and other materials that convey the need, status, and importance of a program to researching unique problem set ideas to aid in National Security priorities.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• Active DOD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• 12+ Years of experience
• Senior program management professional with regulatory compliance authority and demonstrated leadership in complex R&D environments.
• Experience in planning, directing, and coordinating all task order personnel while maintaining fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.
• Proven experience managing large-scale defense R&D contracts with the ability to oversee multiple technical teams and stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated expertise in conceiving and conducting oversight of complex research programs requiring unconventional approaches.
• Independent decision-making capability on complex R&D engineering problems across multiple technical disciplines.
• Seven (7) years DARPA program experience and five (5) years working with DARPA Program Managers highly desirable.
• Area of concentration: Engineering and AI/ML.