Onsite DARPA Project Tech Lead — Arlington

Systems Planning & 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 provide onsite support for DARPA in Arlington, VA. The role demands a strong technical background and proactive leadership to navigate complex DARPA programs.

You will assess risks, coordinate programmatic and technical activities, prepare briefings and reviews, and ensure timely deliverables while maintaining compliance with DoD processes. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in science/engineering or math; substitution with demonstrated technical acumen allowed.
• 15+ years of systems engineering experience.
• At least 7 years supporting DoD R&D programs.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong oral and written communication; attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to work onsite at DARPA HQ in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support for DARPA programs and manage day-to-day requirements.
• Assess program risk and communicate findings to the Program Manager.
• Monitor progress of performers and report to the Program Manager.
• Assist in reviews, draft briefings and letters to support concepts and approvals.

Skills

Systems engineering

DoD R&D experience

TS/SCI clearance

Communication skills

Onsite at DARPA HQ

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree (STEM)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Project Technical Lead to provide onsite support for DARPA in Arlington, VA. The role demands a strong technical background and proactive leadership to navigate complex DARPA programs.

You will assess risks, coordinate programmatic and technical activities, prepare briefings and reviews, and ensure timely deliverables while maintaining compliance with DoD processes. Travel up to 15% may be required.