Junior Action Officer-DARPA, Secret Clearance

Blue Sky Innovators; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Junior Action Officer to support the planning and execution of office activities. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to align modeling and simulation initiatives with the mission. Key responsibilities include coordination with military stakeholders, report preparation, and calendar management. Basic qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with an active Secret clearance. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in logistics, program management, and/or administrative support.
• Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI preferred.
• Experience supporting military or federal government organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders across DARPA, DoW, and the military.
• Prepare status reports, management summaries, and briefing materials.
• Support leadership calendar management, scheduling, and prioritization.

Skills

Clearance Level Knowledge

Coordination with Government and Military

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong Written and Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Overview

Seeking a Junior Action Officer to support in the planning, coordination, and execution of office activities. The selected candidate will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support the development and implementation of modeling and simulation initiatives aligned with the mission.

The Action Officer will work closely with Government and contractor personnel to provide comprehensive technical and administrative support to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders across DARPA, DoW, and the military
• Prepare status reports, management summaries, and briefing materials
• Develop agendas, read‑ahead materials, and program documentation
• Support leadership calendar management, scheduling, and prioritization
• Facilitate internal and external communications, including meetings, events, and engagements
• Provide administrative, operational, and office support to leadership
• Identify issues, recommend solutions, and execute actions in a timely manner

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; ability to obtain TS/SCI (TS/SCI preferred)
• Experience: 3‑5 years of relevant experience in logistics, program management, and/or administrative support
• Experience supporting military or federal government organizations

Desired Skills

• Prior military service and/or staffer experience (strongly preferred)
• Experience supporting senior leadership or executive‑level staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively across DoD, military, and industry stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Location

On-site (majority of the time)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.