Program Operations Lead – Arlington, Secret Clearance

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Program Action Officer to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA.

You will serve as the central operational pivot for the DARPA BTO program team, managing workflow deconfliction, tracking critical tasks and solicitations, coordinating high‑level briefings, and enabling engagement with support offices and transition partners. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Strong writing and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite program support to DARPA BTO PMs and DPMs.
• Coordinate workflow deconfliction and track critical tasks.
• Coordinate high-level briefings and liaison with support offices.
• Ensure program timelines and reporting are maintained.

Skills

Strong writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Program Action Officer to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA.

You will serve as the central operational pivot for the DARPA BTO program team, managing workflow deconfliction, tracking critical tasks and solicitations, coordinating high‑level briefings, and enabling engagement with support offices and transition partners. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, and an active Secret clearance.