Senior SETA Project Manager & Technical Advisor

Arenatechnologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a mid-level SETA to provide program execution, financial tracking, and executive reporting for high-priority DoD R&D initiatives in Chantilly, VA. The role emphasizes end-to-end delivery, SAP awareness, and coordination across technical teams, contracting, and senior leadership.

Requirements include TS/SCI clearance, a technical bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of DoD PM experience, and PPBE familiarity. Occasional travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of DoD project management or portfolio execution experience.
• Familiarity with PPBE process and funding structures (RDT&E, O&M).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and briefing skills for senior leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Able to work full-time in Chantilly VA SCIF/SAPF spaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide project execution and portfolio support across high-priority R&D initiatives.
• Track milestones, schedules, and financial burn rates; integrate program plans.
• Draft executive briefings, background papers, and status reports.
• Coordinate with contracting, finance, and program stakeholders.
• Support PPBE processes and funding alignment for DoD programs.
• Work in classified environments with SAP/Cyber/IC collaboration.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

3–5 years DoD PM experience

PPBE familiarity

Strong analytical skills

Executive briefing ability

Travel up to 10%

Chantilly on-site

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a mid-level SETA to provide program execution, financial tracking, and executive reporting for high-priority DoD R&D initiatives in Chantilly, VA. The role emphasizes end-to-end delivery, SAP awareness, and coordination across technical teams, contracting, and senior leadership.

Requirements include TS/SCI clearance, a technical bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of DoD PM experience, and PPBE familiarity. Occasional travel up to 10% is expected.