Part-Time Action Officer/Program Management Support Specialist, Secret

Blue Sky Innovators; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators is looking for an entry-to-mid level Action Officer/Program Management Support Specialist in Arlington, VA. The position involves managing program actions and tasks, developing key documents, and providing acquisition support. Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience, including prior DARPA experience, and a BS degree in a related field. An Active Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The role is on-site at the client location.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience required, including prior DARPA experience.
• Clearance requirement: Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Manage program knowledge, actions, and tasks across diverse portfolio.
• Develop and coordinate key program documents according to TTO policy.
• Assist in acquisition documentation and scientific review processes.
• Coordinate various meetings including technical working groups.

Skills

Program Management

Portfolio Management

Documentation Development

Acquisition Support

Meeting Coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

Description

Seeking an entry-to-mid level Action Officer/Program Management Support Specialist. The level of effort is 50-75%, with time dedicated to portfolio administration, program operations and logistics, and DARPA process execution.

Key Responsibilities and Experience Requirements

• Portfolio and Task Management: Management of program knowledge, actions, and tasks across diverse portfolio of programs. Forward‑leaning attitude and willingness to learn, providing proactive support across the Front Office, PM technical SMEs, and supporting DARPA Offices to ensure successful program execution.
• Program Documentation and Coordination: Development and coordination of key program documents, including PADs and CUI Guides, in accordance with TTO policy and procedures.
• Acquisition Support: Acquisition documentation development, Scientific Review processes including SRB documentation development and cost analysis, and knowledge of associated business and financial management processes.
• Meeting and Event Coordination: Coordination of a variety of meetings including office calls, technical working groups, and industry days.

Additional Details

• Work Location: On‑site at the client site in Arlington, VA
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience, must include prior DARPA experience
• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or Computer Science.

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

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