Senior Technical Program Analyst - National Security DARPA

Arenatechnologies; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Technical Program Analyst to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on managing DARPA programs, coordinating stakeholders, and transitioning technology to operations.

Candidates should bring TS/SCI clearance and extensive targeting experience. The position involves interfacing with IC priorities, overseeing contracts, and delivering executive briefings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical, analytical, or strategic field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 7+ years of relevant operational or technical experience in military intelligence, dynamic targeting, or national security program support.
• Formal training or operational qualification in Joint Targeting, Weaponeering, and Combat Assessment.
• Experience with dynamic system targeting concepts and nodal approaches (e.g., counter-C5ISR).
• Liaison to the Intelligence Community and integrating national priorities into projects.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
• Travel to support program operations up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical program management and execution support to the DARPA PM.
• Support program execution, stakeholder integration, and technology transition activities.
• Bridge advanced technology development with IC priorities; evaluate trends.
• Oversee contract execution and coordination with Joint Force and national partners.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level program briefings.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

7+ years experience

IC liaison

Strong communication

Onsite work

Travel up to 15%

Targeting/Weaponeering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical/analytic/strategic field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Technical Program Analyst to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on managing DARPA programs, coordinating stakeholders, and transitioning technology to operations.

Candidates should bring TS/SCI clearance and extensive targeting experience. The position involves interfacing with IC priorities, overseeing contracts, and delivering executive briefings.